DEMI-JOHNS

[corby_brewer]

Evening all.


Im thinking about giving wine making a go but cant get my hands on any cheap demi-johns, but i can get a couple of these -

so i was wondering if they would be ok to use.
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[Moley]

Oi! Now they look like big bottles from office water coolers?

I've got a 'Wanted' on Freecycle for big bottles like that but no offers yet :cry:

I'm not sure if I'd want to use plastic for anything long-term, but for 'quickies' like herbal 'teas' or supermarket juices they look good to me, go for it :thumb:

 

[dandan]

Ive converted some 5L water bottles to DJ using a grommit in the lid for a airlock, have two better bottle DJs and 2 of these but now most of the wines are housed in Glass Demi Johns from Freecycle.

[edit by jamesb to fix url problem]

 

[Vossy1]

I've got lots of demi's but when I'm running short I do as dandan suggest....nice cheap alternative
Personally, I don't use an airlock with them, but that's personal choice :thumb:
If you do go the water container route, try and avoid any 'ribbed' containers as they hold yeast in the recesses and releases it on racking

 

[steveb]

These are fine to use as their food grade,wilkos sell the glass for 5.50