Big Mouth Bubbler Evo 2 - FRAGILE

[splyn]

Since i received my Big mouth Bubbler Evo 2, i have brewed about 5 batches in it.Of those batches, i got a good seal maybe twice. In attempting to get a good seal, i tried stacking multiple gaskets and even created my own using a 1/4" food grade silicone mat, but to no avail. i recently found a small crack in the glass at the sealing surface of the vessel right at the molding seam. no big deal as you dont need a perfect seal to make good beer.

My usual process of cleaning involves soaking with PBW along with any small bits and bobs used in the brewing process. As i was pouring put the water after a saock, a stainless steel quick disconnect that was soaking as well slid down to ward the openeing and hit the top causing a star pattern crack. I always pour very carefully and slowly when doing this and the disconnect did not hit the glass with much force, but it was enough to ruin the bubbler. I have done this numerous times with normal glass carboys with no problem.

This is a real shame as i enjoy the convenience of the wide mouth, but the vessel is just too fragile to last. I will be informing NB about this and hopefully they can create a more robust product.

 

[day_trippr]

That sucks. But from the NB site, the reviews for the Evo2 aren't much better than the original, scary-thin BMB.

If you're up for it, find a way to break that thing up a bit and see what the glass thickness actually is in various areas.
Might as well get something useful out of the remains...

Cheers!

 

[MaxStout]

I wouldn't be surprised if the Evo2 is just the same as the old one, but re-marketed under the new "2" designation.

/Meet the new bubbler. Same as the old bubbler.

 

[henchman24]

The fragility of the glass BMB's is why I went with a plastic one... I don't have many complaints about the plastic one, but it isn't something I would seek out again either.

 

[hunter_le five]

...and hopefully they can create a more robust product.

You mean, kind of like they did after all the complaints about the Big Mouth Bubbler v.1?

 

[splyn]

i knew the EVO2 was only marginally thicker than v1, but i took the chance anyways. i may pick up a plastic one as the wide mouth makes dry hopping and adjuncts easier to clean up.

 

[FuzzeWuzze]

You mean, kind of like they did after all the complaints about the Big Mouth Bubbler v.1?

Now with 1 micron more thickness than V1!

 

[MaxStout]

Anybody have one of each version of the glass BMBs? I'd be curious to know how much more the Evo2 weighs.