Does anyone know how much grain fits in a 5 gallon bucket? I have heard I will need 2 per 50 lb sack
Roughly 5lbs of grain will fit into 1 gallon (volume) container so 5 gallon buckets hold about 25lbs and therefore you need 2 yes.
Does anyone know how much grain fits in a 5 gallon bucket? I have heard I will need 2 per 50 lb sack
Roughly 5lbs of grain will fit into 1 gallon (volume) container so 5 gallon buckets hold about 25lbs and therefore you need 2 yes.
i buy 55 lb sacks and need one 5 gallon, and two 4 1/4 gallon frosting buckets.
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I need three for a 55 lb sack but each bucket isn't filled to the brim. I don't think you can cram 50 lbs in two 5 gallon buckets...
cram said:I need three for a 55 lb sack but each bucket isn't filled to the brim. I don't think you can cram 50 lbs in two 5 gallon buckets...
I need three for a 55 lb sack but each bucket isn't filled to the brim. I don't think you can cram 50 lbs in two 5 gallon buckets...
chemman14 said:Do you think two 6 gallon buckets will contain a 50 lb sack? I planned on getting six 6 gallon buckets and gamma lids to store three 50 lb sacks (2 row, marris otter, pilsner).
So I was cleaning today and found an old piece of paper with some math from when I was researching and figuring out how much space I would need for grain. I had determined (can't remember how) that a pound of grain took up ~46.2 inches cubed. I also calculated a gallon as we know it to be ~231 cubic inches. Which is how I came up with about 5 lbs per US Gallon. for a 50 lb sack you would need a little over 2300 cubic inches to hold 50 lbs of grain Variables to this include moisture content, grain size and type etc. But its a rough estimate that works fairly well. I also have seen people leave them in the bags in a steel trash can and be fine. Those drums BigSally posted are great, but a little too much for my use
chemman14 said:Yeah I love the buckets because they are stackable. I found them for 114 shipped for 6 buckets and 6 gamma lids
emjay said:The gamma lids are very solid too, and are built to perfectly accommodate the bottom of a standard bucket, making them damn good for stacking... very strong and very stable.
That price actually seems kind of steep to me, though.
chemman14 said:That's what I thought. I haven't purchased it for that reason. I found 6 of the gamma lids on amazon for $55 shipped. Should those be cheaper? The 114 number was from one company buying both the buckets and the lids. Seems to be that shipping is the main expense.
That's what I thought. I haven't purchased it for that reason. I found 6 of the gamma lids on amazon for $55 shipped. Should those be cheaper? The 114 number was from one company buying both the buckets and the lids. Seems to be that shipping is the main expense.
The Orange Home Depot buckets work well and are air tight. Takes two buckets per bag 55lb bag and you done and worry free. I got 6 buckets and lids for around $25.00.
bkl63 said:The Orange Home Depot buckets work well and are air tight. Takes two buckets per bag 55lb bag and you done and worry free. I got 6 buckets and lids for around $25.00.
copyright1997 said:The orange homer buckets are not food safe. If you use these, use a food safe liner or keep the grains in the bag.
So you confirm that 2 5 gal buckets will fit 55 lbs? So many conflicting reports haha
The orange homer buckets are not food safe. If you use these, use a food safe liner or keep the grains in the bag.
The number inside the triangle with arrows should be a 1 or 2 for food grade.
here is some quick reading: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/which-plastics-are-safe.html
tre9er said:Yep. Home Depot/Menards buckets are HDPE 2. Same as ale pails. That's why I've fermented in them, run off wort in them, etc.
To me, I don't understand the never ending threads where people talk about using orange homer buckets when you can get known good stuff for LESS money.
To me, I don't understand the never ending threads where people talk about using orange homer buckets when you can get known good stuff for LESS money.
To me, I don't understand the never ending threads where people talk about using orange homer buckets when you can get known good stuff for LESS money.
HD sells white food grade 5 gal buckets
chemman14 said:HD sells white food grade 5 gal buckets
Also at the same time, you are buying grain to brew not to store. If people are having problems, buckets are around $4.00 with a lid, also what might not fit from a bag in 2 buckets would probably less than a 5 gallon batch of Brew.
So, buy the LID at HD, it's not touching the grain.The buckets I have seen don't have the rubber gasket like the HD buckets do which is why many people like them.
Walmart sells WHITE paint buckets, Encore plastics is the manufacturer, for $2.97. Not quite $2.50, but close enough. Here's a link to a discussion on them: http://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/food-grade-buckets-walmart/. I just looked, and my HD sells the Orange homer bucket for $2.60, so now we are talking .37 more for a known good bucket.Where on Earth can one source a 5g bucket for LESS than $2.50 each?
I paid $31 for two ale pails shipped to me with lids and airlocks and that beat LHBS by almost $10...I've looked. Can't find new food-grade buckets anywhere close to 5g home improvement pails. I may ask the bakeries for frosting buckets, but again, not new.
Yes, and these cost MORE. Looking at the HD site for my store, it shows the leaktite white buckets costing $3.98 each.HD sells white food grade 5 gal buckets
I use 30 gallon open top steel drums I get from work.I store mine in the basement and my wife is paranoid about mice so, I need airtight nonchewable containers.
Also I can get a 50# sack and my mill and accessories inside.
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