5gal or 6gal Carboys?

BillyVegas said:

So, silly questions.

I just picked up a 6 Gal non-ported Better Bottle from my LHBS.

They also had 5 Gal.

Is the only difference that you'd use 6gal's primarily for primarys and krausen space, and 5 Gals for secondary/minimal oxygen?

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BillyVegas said:

So, silly questions.

I just picked up a 6 Gal non-ported Better Bottle from my LHBS.

They also had 5 Gal.

Is the only difference that you'd use 6gal's primarily for primarys and krausen space, and 5 Gals for secondary/minimal oxygen?

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BillyVegas said:

And oh yea, what do you use to cap your Carboy? I have a bung for my better bottle- but I just dont feel comfortable with that, Im expecting a bung to go through my ceiling- even with the airlock on it. Any topper alternatives?

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99blackgt said:

i have 4 x 6.5's that's all i use. I like the extra space to make 5.5 gal batches. I don't know why anyone would be worried about a bung popping out though?

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wildwest450 said:

Austin Homebrew Supply

Easy to use with an airlock or attach a blowoff tube to.

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