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[winemaker81]

chicken broth was shipped in them.

You're fermenting chicken broth? Isn't that a bit extreme?

Ok, I'm game, I'll try it when you bottle.

 

[hounddawg]

so i take it you're dead game
lol
Dawg

 

[Meadini]

#4. I checked, they are safe for fermentation.

Is this what I’m looking for in a fermenter? It’s an off brand

 

[winemaker81]

Is this what I’m looking for in a fermenter?

AFAIK, the #4 plastic symbol should look like this:




@Rice_Guy, is this in your balliwick?

 

[Meadini]

AFAIK, the #4 plastic symbol should look like this:


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@Rice_Guy, is this in your balliwick?

Ok thanks!

 

[franc1969]

Is this what I’m looking for in a fermenter? It’s an off brand

I thought that this was silver, but might actually be black plastic? Either way, looks like this is from a company that does not seem to produce food-grade plastics. If not marked, I would not use it.
I am not sure of your batch size, if standard 6 gallon or less, MoreWine has a nice 8 gallon I just bought, about $15, lid sold separately. Molded in threads if you want to add spigot, or leave it as is. You can get those fermenters, store-branded or BSG buckets elsewhere, but this was the best price.

 

[Meadini]

I thought that this was silver, but might actually be black plastic? Either way, looks like this is from a company that does not seem to produce food-grade plastics. If not marked, I would not use it.
I am not sure of your batch size, if standard 6 gallon or less, MoreWine has a nice 8 gallon I just bought, about $15, lid sold separately. Molded in threads if you want to add spigot, or leave it as is. You can get those fermenters, store-branded or BSG buckets elsewhere, but this was the best price.

It’s black. It’s 32 gallons.

 

[franc1969]

It’s black. It’s 32 gallons.

Again, no I wouldn't use this for fermentation. If the plastic type/NSF is not marked, it is not safe for food.
Rubbermaid Brute or Lavex or Bronco make various colors, restaurants use them for ingredient storage. The 10 gallon can usually be found in white, might be embossed with "ICE ONLY". Gray in any size is fine if that's what you find, marked as NSF and people use them for food. If you can't pick up this or other brand locally at hardware or restaurant supply store, try ordering from a wine/brew supply or WebstaurantStore.com. Standard fermenter buckets and tubs are available, or trash can types.
I needed fermenter tubs in a specific size, but got 32 gallon cans for grapes if that ever happens.

 

[Meadini]

Again, no I wouldn't use this for fermentation. If the plastic type/NSF is not marked, it is not safe for food.
Rubbermaid Brute or Lavex or Bronco make various colors, restaurants use them for ingredient storage. The 10 gallon can usually be found in white, might be embossed with "ICE ONLY". Gray in any size is fine if that's what you find, marked as NSF and people use them for food. If you can't pick up this or other brand locally at hardware or restaurant supply store, try ordering from a wine/brew supply or WebstaurantStore.com. Standard fermenter buckets and tubs are available, or trash can types.
I needed fermenter tubs in a specific size, but got 32 gallon cans for grapes if that ever happens.

Thanks, I returned it and got a Rubbermaid brute.