Bottle fillers

[davidabcd]

I like the idea of a SS wand being more durable but being able to see through the plastic wand when cleaning weighs the scale down in favor of plastic for me. I've used the same wand and tip for five years so it's pretty durable anyway.

 

[kh54s10]

Many people have an unreasonable fear plastics. Look in your refrigerator and pantry. I bet there is a lot of food in plastic containers. So far I have only grown an extra ear due to plastic contamination.

 

[JaymzMF]

I really appreciate everyone's feedback. Just to clarify, I do use the typical 3/8 plastic wand. Have for years. I like the idea of SS and am still interested in going that route if anyone out there owns a supposed "proper size" one. I appreciate the link provided to a possible candidate. Hoping to find an owner for verification.
Anyway, thank you all very much!

 

[Soulshine2]

Many people have an unreasonable fear plastics. Look in your refrigerator and pantry. I bet there is a lot of food in plastic containers. So far I have only grown an extra ear due to plastic contamination.

People overthink things to the point of stress and anxiety . If the average person knew the health risks we all are bombarded with each and every day . The radiation, the pollution /contaminants in our air, the chemicals in our food and water, the risks we take walking out the door ... we should all be wearing a fall out bubble suit with catchers equipment and an air supply tank on.
the plastic we use to fill our beer bottles is nothing.

 

[JaymzMF]

Many people have an unreasonable fear plastics. Look in your refrigerator and pantry. I bet there is a lot of food in plastic containers. So far I have only grown an extra ear due to plastic contamination.

People overthink things to the point of stress and anxiety . If the average person knew the health risks we all are bombarded with each and every day . The radiation, the pollution /contaminants in our air, the chemicals in our food and water, the risks we take walking out the door ... we should all be wearing a fall out bubble suit with catchers equipment and an air supply tank on.
the plastic we use to fill our beer bottles is nothing.

While this may be true, I think ALL of us have "upgraded" at multiple points of our brewing career. Let's face it, this is an AWESOME hobby. Why did we upgrade form a plastic bucket? Why do we upgrade from a glass carboy to a ss fermenter? Why do we bottle in glass and not plastic? Some use plastic, but you get the idea.
It's not a fear. It's an addiction. A great one at that.

 

[kh54s10]

While this may be true, I think ALL of us have "upgraded" at multiple points of our brewing career. Let's face it, this is an AWESOME hobby. Why did we upgrade form a plastic bucket? Why do we upgrade from a glass carboy to a ss fermenter? Why do we bottle in glass and not plastic? Some use plastic, but you get the idea.
It's not a fear. It's an addiction. A great one at that.

Upgrading and avoiding plastics (fear) are two separate things. There are those that fear the plastic will leach chemicals into their beer.

I have upgraded some things. I have fermented for the last 8+ years in only plastic. PET carboys and buckets... I never considered glass carboys, first due to the weight, and then the horror stories. I bottle in glass because it is easy and with the exception of the first batch (I hadn't collected any bottles) the bottles can be had for nothing more than buying and drinking the beer that is already in them. (and caps) Or you can get your friends to give you their empties.

So far Stainless Steel is only my kettles and kegs. (Craigslist buys)

 

[JaymzMF]

Upgrading and avoiding plastics (fear) are two separate things. There are those that fear the plastic will leach chemicals into their beer.

I have upgraded some things. I have fermented for the last 8+ years in only plastic. PET carboys and buckets... I never considered glass carboys, first due to the weight, and then the horror stories. I bottle in glass because it is easy and with the exception of the first batch (I hadn't collected any bottles) the bottles can be had for nothing more than buying and drinking the beer that is already in them. (and caps) Or you can get your friends to give you their empties.

So far Stainless Steel is only my kettles and kegs. (Craigslist buys)

Part of what makes this hobby so wonderful is the choices we can all make to do things as we want to do them. I’ve never “feared” plastic in any way. I like ss for many reasons including longevity. Only need 1 instead of replacing plastic over years of use. And let’s be honest, I think most of us spend more money on this hobby than needed. Because we love it and because we can. Brew on!

 

[kh54s10]

Part of what makes this hobby so wonderful is the choices we can all make to do things as we want to do them. I’ve never “feared” plastic in any way. I like ss for many reasons including longevity. Only need 1 instead of replacing plastic over years of use. And let’s be honest, I think most of us spend more money on this hobby than needed. Because we love it and because we can. Brew on!

Yep... Contemplating going electric. Right now the UniBrau is at the top of my list.

BTW, I have yet to retire any of my plastic fermenters. So far only tubing and broken autosiphons.

 

[davidabcd]

nothing more than buying and drinking the beer that is already in them.

I wish the Grolsch bottles I use had a different beer in them. I try to get my relatives to buy them but no one likes the stuff.

 

[TechyWalla]

No one using the Demario automatic filler?
I find them great, one bottle filling while snap the flip top close on the last Grolsch bottle, there is also a knock off out there I have not tried.
P.S. I do not use the siphon method but a spigot on the bottom of the carboy.

Here is both on Utube .


T.W.

 

[balrog]

No one using the Demario automatic filler?
I find them great, one bottle filling while snap the flip top close on the last Grolsch bottle, there is also a knock off out there I have not tried.
P.S. I do not use the siphon method but a spigot on the bottom of the carboy.

Here is both on Utube .


T.W.

I'd really rather have something that dispenses from the bottom of the bottle up, the tube extending to the bottom of the bottle. Oxidation and all that.

 

[TechyWalla]

I'd really rather have something that dispenses from the bottom of the bottle up, the tube extending to the bottom of the bottle. Oxidation and all that.

Since using the DeMario I have not noticed any difference in the brew taste, and have been using the same recipe for a long time.
I am assuming it could be the effervescence from filling that is expelled up through the overflow tube could eliminate it.
T.W.