Yeah,i will test with a few kettles of boiling water first, ta
Fermenter for No Chill
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I had a reply back from Brupaks today about the fermenter i linked to earlier in this thread, and despite being HDPE, their response from their director, Clive Donald, was "We believe these are ok up to 60 degrees."
I've had my hands on the fermenter and it was really sturdy. I was surprised he said only 60, so either they're playing safe and don't really know, or some other factor of the plastic makes it unsafe with hotter liquid...
During my reading around about no chill, I've skimmed several threads discussing various plastics and what temperature liquid is safe for use. Just because a plastic doesn't melt when filled with boiling liquids, doesn't mean that it's ok to use. I'd suggest starting a new thread dedicated to plastics and safe temperatures because the forum is bound to have some experts who can save us from unwitting mistakes.
I've had my hands on the fermenter and it was really sturdy. I was surprised he said only 60, so either they're playing safe and don't really know, or some other factor of the plastic makes it unsafe with hotter liquid...
During my reading around about no chill, I've skimmed several threads discussing various plastics and what temperature liquid is safe for use. Just because a plastic doesn't melt when filled with boiling liquids, doesn't mean that it's ok to use. I'd suggest starting a new thread dedicated to plastics and safe temperatures because the forum is bound to have some experts who can save us from unwitting mistakes.
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I found this company, get all my bottles from them. These look ideal for a 'no chill' brew. They're based in Hyde, Cheshire. http://www.ampulla.co.uk/Shop-For-P...Container-&-Black-Din61-TE-Cap/p-170-112-451/
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They look good. The clear ones might be better so you can see full level.
http://www.ampulla.co.uk/product.asp?strParents=170,112&CAT_ID=112&P_ID=3279 also on that site would these caps be suitable for use in place of an airlock, if using to ferment after no chill?
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http://www.ampulla.co.uk/product.asp?strParents=170,112&CAT_ID=112&P_ID=3279 also on that site would these caps be suitable for use in place of an airlock, if using to ferment after no chill?
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I can't see why not Razor. Also read this,http://fivegallonideas.com/plastic-types-old/ they can safely hold liquids with high temps, much higher temps than boiling wort. :-D
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These sound like Low Density Poly Ethelene (LDPE) which can accommodate 80C.
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Brupak website states LDPE and 40C, they are well and truly padding their ****. :rofl:
Guys, the links to ampulla.co.uk and buybuckets.co.uk for food grade, no-chill compatible containers and the link to info on plastics temperature ranges at http://fivegallonideas.com/plastic-types-old/ are AWESOME!
3 links, job done! So thank you.
3 links, job done! So thank you.
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