Used glass Carboys ?

brewn4fun · Aug 11, 2011

Hi newbie question here. Is there anything to worry about when buying used glass carboys? Or will all be ok once cleaned out and sanitized. He stated he used them to brew wine.
Thanks Paul

Rivenin · Aug 11, 2011

nope, it's glass

everything will be A-OK! once cleaned and such as you mentioned

Germelli1 · Aug 11, 2011

Just cheack to make sure they don't have cracks the whole way through the glass. Surface cracks/imperfections in manufacturing are fine, just keep an eye on them!

brewn4fun · Aug 11, 2011

Thanks for the replies I figured they would b ok but just wanted to confirm.

Misplaced_Canuck · Aug 11, 2011

Some of the most common problems:

1) Acid etching
2) very hard to remove residue (oxyclean helps a lot)
3) cracks/chipping

M_C

Jayman931 · Aug 11, 2011

RobWalker · Aug 11, 2011

I emptied a carboy that had some kalhua clone in it from 20 years ago. With some strong sanitizer and a bottle brush it lifted right off. Just a thought!

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