Stevieleeds
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Hi Guy
I'm sure this has been discussed before but I can't see anything specific.
I've been making 30 btl Kenridge classic kits in just plastic bins for about a year now with great success. However with the last few batches, I've had sediment collecting on the walls of the bucket. I'm guessing this is due to scoring/scratching of the plastic over time. Moreover the last batch was delayed in the bucket due to life taking over, and I'm detecting very slight oxidation in the red, presumably due to excess headspace and possible ingress of oxygen through the lid and/or airlock. So ive decided to invest in some glass FV's, question is which ones. The cheapest 23l glass carboys are £33.99 + £3.99 for metal handles+£3.99 for bungs. So an outlay of £41.97 each. Then there are some on eBay from Germany which are 25l including a plastic basket with carrying handles and free bungs for £18.99+£11 postage so a total outlay of £29.99 each. The continental type appear to be a spherical glass bottle whereas the dearer ones are very heavy with straight sides. Any preference either way considering a cost saving of £23.96 on the German ones!?
I'm sure this has been discussed before but I can't see anything specific.
I've been making 30 btl Kenridge classic kits in just plastic bins for about a year now with great success. However with the last few batches, I've had sediment collecting on the walls of the bucket. I'm guessing this is due to scoring/scratching of the plastic over time. Moreover the last batch was delayed in the bucket due to life taking over, and I'm detecting very slight oxidation in the red, presumably due to excess headspace and possible ingress of oxygen through the lid and/or airlock. So ive decided to invest in some glass FV's, question is which ones. The cheapest 23l glass carboys are £33.99 + £3.99 for metal handles+£3.99 for bungs. So an outlay of £41.97 each. Then there are some on eBay from Germany which are 25l including a plastic basket with carrying handles and free bungs for £18.99+£11 postage so a total outlay of £29.99 each. The continental type appear to be a spherical glass bottle whereas the dearer ones are very heavy with straight sides. Any preference either way considering a cost saving of £23.96 on the German ones!?