better bottle same as water jugs from stores?

[bdaddy]

stupid question, but is there any difference between the better bottles and the 5 gallon jugs they sell the water in at the local grocery store? I have one sitting next to my better bottle right now and they look identical...same size, opening, etc. Are they made of something different that makes them not good enough to act as a fermenter?

 

[tophmck]

I think the rule is that, if it says #1 plastic on the bottom, then it's the same as a better bottle. (Although depending on the shape, it may be harder to clean.) If it's #2 plastic, it's iffy. Anything else, don't use it. But I'm new to all this, so hopefully others will chime in that know more than me.

Here's a thread to check out.

 

[david_42]

not the same

 

[feedbag]

Go here and click on the BB vs plastic button on the left. It'll explain all of it to you.

 

[Pivot]

Ahh damn, haha, that same idea has been on the back of my mind for a long time now. You can get those things soo cheap. oh wells