Suggestions for a good and cheap fermenter?

Anthony_Lopez · Nov 12, 2008

I'd like to get a few more fermenters, and with glass carboys on the way out, I'm looking for a source... Plastic is fine, however I get a little nervous about plastic buckets. Any have a good suggestion for something cheap? I'd like something around 7-8 gallons that I can submerge in a cooler for temp. controlling.

nathan · Nov 12, 2008

you can find lots of carboys on craigs list. I just loaded up pretty cheaply. I have four sizes as well, for various uses.

jamescb77 · Nov 12, 2008

im going to try vittle vaults they come in many different sizes and im pretty sure they will work

jkarp · Nov 12, 2008

I've been VERY happy with my vittles vaults. I use the 4.7 gal ones for my 3-ish gallon batches. Being square means I can easily fit four of 'em in my fermentation fridge.

nathan · Nov 13, 2008

vittle vaults?

jkarp · Nov 13, 2008

nathan said:
vittle vaults?

Vittles Vaults. FDA food-grade HDPE, and they're air-tight. Just drill for a tap and airlock and you're good to go.

-TH- · Nov 13, 2008

I know OP said he doesn't like buckets but my local bakery sells frosting buckets with air tight lids for $1. I drilled a hole for plug w/ airlock. It works great for me (I use it as a spare right now) Can't beat that price!

nathan · Nov 13, 2008

vittle vaults look like excellent grain storage!

McKBrew · Nov 13, 2008

Those Vittle vaults would make a decent primary. This is the first time I've seen any posts related to them. 8 gallon would be excellent for 5 gallon batches and the price is reasonable too.

MoRoToRiUm · Nov 13, 2008

Cornie- Shielded from light, easy to rack over, etc etc.... Not as cheap as "vittle vailt" (I don't think) but they've always worked great for me (def. want to use blow off with 5 gallon batches).

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