How much sanitation liquid do you use for a 1 gallon container?

[Yirg]

I'm doing 1 gallon batches and using Idophor. Is filling 1/5 of the fermentation bucket with properly diluted Idophor and than shaking/swirling it inside and letting it rest for 10 minutes sufficient? Is there a more efficient way to do this?

Thanks in advance!

 

[ShinyBuddha]

A two minute contact time is fine. You're on the right track.

 

[Yirg]

Thanks for the confirmation. This is good to know.

 

[Oddball]

I do just over 1 gallon batches (1 1/4) as well but with starsan. I use 1/4 oz for 20 cups of water, which is just 1/4 of what it calls for a 5 gallon batch.

edit: I just realized that I responded more to your title than the actual post, which may not have actually been your question.

 

[Yirg]

20 cups for a 1.25 gallon container sounds to me like you're filling most of it with sanitation liquid. Is this really required if one is shaking/swirling the container to ensure the liquid gets in contact with the entire surface?