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Date: 26 Jul 2006 16:29:09
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Subject: plastic for starter
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I broke my glass gallon jug. Does anyone see a problem with using a
plastic gallon water jug for a starter (3-4 days)? My understanding is
that the only problem with plastic occurs with long secondaries because
they're a bit oxygen permeable.
Thanks,
-Nick
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Date: 26 Jul 2006 22:42:30
From: Wayne
Subject: Re: plastic for starter
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naramsey@umich.edu wrote:
> I broke my glass gallon jug. Does anyone see a problem with using a
> plastic gallon water jug for a starter (3-4 days)? My understanding is
> that the only problem with plastic occurs with long secondaries because
> they're a bit oxygen permeable.
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Nick
>
No problem at all for starters. I use a one gallon plastic mayonnaise
jar with a wide mouth on my stir plate. Works great for large starters.
I will replace it soon with another from work to avoid possible
problems from the stir bar scratching the inside of the old one.
Wayne
Bugeater Brewing Company
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Date: 26 Jul 2006 23:42:09
From: John 'Shaggy' Kolesar
Subject: Re: plastic for starter
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On 26 Jul 2006 16:29:09 -0700, <naramsey@umich.edu > wrote:
> I broke my glass gallon jug. Does anyone see a problem with using a
> plastic gallon water jug for a starter (3-4 days)? My understanding is
> that the only problem with plastic occurs with long secondaries because
> they're a bit oxygen permeable.
It should be fine for a starter. You're correct, most of the concern
associated with plastic fermenters is in regards to long term storage.
Just make sure whatever you use is food grade. In this case, a plastic
water jug should be fine.
John.
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Date: 26 Jul 2006 19:13:19
From: David M. Taylor
Subject: Re: plastic for starter
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<naramsey@umich.edu > wrote in message
news:1153956549.096883.123580@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com...
>I broke my glass gallon jug. Does anyone see a problem with using a
> plastic gallon water jug for a starter (3-4 days)? My understanding is
> that the only problem with plastic occurs with long secondaries because
> they're a bit oxygen permeable.
That's what I use, or a plastic tupperware pitcher. Works great.
--
Dave
"Just a drink, a little drink, and I'll be feeling GOOooOOooOOooD!" --
Genesis, 1973-ish
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Date: 27 Jul 2006 13:57:38
From: John Bleichert
Subject: Re: plastic for starter
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David M. Taylor <dmtaylor@spam.geocities.sucks.com > wrote:
> <naramsey@umich.edu> wrote in message
> news:1153956549.096883.123580@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com...
>>I broke my glass gallon jug. Does anyone see a problem with using a
>> plastic gallon water jug for a starter (3-4 days)? My understanding is
>> that the only problem with plastic occurs with long secondaries because
>> they're a bit oxygen permeable.
>
> That's what I use, or a plastic tupperware pitcher. Works great.
>
Do you use any kind of airlock? Or just open the lid once in a while?
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John Bleichert syborg@earthlink.net
The heat from below can burn your eyes out!!
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Date: 27 Jul 2006 07:35:29
From: Ryan Case
Subject: Re: plastic for starter
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John Bleichert wrote:
> David M. Taylor <dmtaylor@spam.geocities.sucks.com> wrote:
>> <naramsey@umich.edu> wrote in message
>> news:1153956549.096883.123580@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com...
>>> I broke my glass gallon jug. Does anyone see a problem with using a
>>> plastic gallon water jug for a starter (3-4 days)? My understanding is
>>> that the only problem with plastic occurs with long secondaries because
>>> they're a bit oxygen permeable.
>> That's what I use, or a plastic tupperware pitcher. Works great.
>>
>
> Do you use any kind of airlock? Or just open the lid once in a while?
>
>
> -----------------------------------------------
> John Bleichert syborg@earthlink.net
> The heat from below can burn your eyes out!!
I use a recycled gallon gatorade bottle for my final step up when I do
do starters. The screw type lid will let co2 out without coming off far
enough to let things fall in. And by the time I have stepped up that far
I am usually brewing and so it is on my mind to release pressure
occasionally. I also like the fact that I can see in quite well to tell
how it is coming along.
Ryan
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