Plastic water jugs as fermenters?

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I have a spare 5 gallon water jug that I was thinking of using as a fermenter. I'm pretty sure I can use it as a primary, but am concerned about ixidation when using long term as a secondary; i.e. for lambics, dry hopping etc.... Any one use these before? Any suggestions?
 
Do a search, a lot of people use them. Check the bottom, if it is #1 or #2 it would be fine for a primary. There is debate about #7 plastic. I personally wouldn't use it for long term, but a primary should be fine.
 

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