Setzer_777
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Well, he offered to sell it to me. I have yet to make my first brew, and I've already ordered all my equipment...but you can never have too much, right?
He stopped brewing 10-15 years ago. All his stuff has been sitting in storage since then. He brought his stuff to me at work today, and told me to bring it home and check it out and see if I wanted any of it. This is by no means a huge score, just wanted your opinions on old brewing gear...
He has 2 plastic buckets. One looks like it has seen better days, the other looks to be in good condition. Both have lids, neither has a spigot. They are #2 plastic. However they were made though, left some hard unclean edges on the inside of the buckets. I imagine it could be sanded down and cleaned...but I don't know that a bucket is worth that effort when I can get a new one instead. The one in nice condition also smells...stale. I'm not sure how else to describe it.
There is also a 5gal glass carboy. Looks in good shape, just a little dusty.
Two plastic 3-piece airlocks. some damage to them, cracks and such, but other than that...they are fine.
Old Hydrometer. Is there any worries about old ones? seems okay to me, however I already have one...I guess a backup wouldn't be bad
Metal Wing capper and a bunch of crown caps. One or two caps look rusted, but the rest are fine. Capper is in good condition.
Also has an old racking cane, and siphon tube, but those are discolored, and I would replace them anyway.
Well, my opinion is, the glass carboy looks nice, and I wouldn't mind having a second capper. No idea about the caps and airlocks, are they worth salvaging? Are there any issues with old Hydrometers, and should I want a backup anyway?
So...what do you guys think, any of this stuff worth having, and if so, whats a fair price? Thanks for your help!
He stopped brewing 10-15 years ago. All his stuff has been sitting in storage since then. He brought his stuff to me at work today, and told me to bring it home and check it out and see if I wanted any of it. This is by no means a huge score, just wanted your opinions on old brewing gear...
He has 2 plastic buckets. One looks like it has seen better days, the other looks to be in good condition. Both have lids, neither has a spigot. They are #2 plastic. However they were made though, left some hard unclean edges on the inside of the buckets. I imagine it could be sanded down and cleaned...but I don't know that a bucket is worth that effort when I can get a new one instead. The one in nice condition also smells...stale. I'm not sure how else to describe it.
There is also a 5gal glass carboy. Looks in good shape, just a little dusty.
Two plastic 3-piece airlocks. some damage to them, cracks and such, but other than that...they are fine.
Old Hydrometer. Is there any worries about old ones? seems okay to me, however I already have one...I guess a backup wouldn't be bad
Metal Wing capper and a bunch of crown caps. One or two caps look rusted, but the rest are fine. Capper is in good condition.
Also has an old racking cane, and siphon tube, but those are discolored, and I would replace them anyway.
Well, my opinion is, the glass carboy looks nice, and I wouldn't mind having a second capper. No idea about the caps and airlocks, are they worth salvaging? Are there any issues with old Hydrometers, and should I want a backup anyway?
So...what do you guys think, any of this stuff worth having, and if so, whats a fair price? Thanks for your help!