Racking to secondary

[Ironhead]

Would it be a bad idea to rack to a temperary vessel in order to clean the primary vessel and then re-rack to it again to be used for secondary.

The reason I ask is the bucket i have is pretty scratched up and I dont want to take any chances. Plus, I want to be able to see whats going on.

Or, should I just suck it up and get a second carboy.

Rich

 

[McKBrew]

I'd recommend the second carboy. Less work and you'll use more than once.

 

[AFAJ Brew Guy]

That and you most likely want to minimize the amount of times that you move your beer in order to avoid oxidation, at least from what I have read.

 

[TheJadedDog]

If you're going to want to go to secondary regularly you really should invest in a 5 gallon carboy.

 

[Orfy]

Plus you can brew again sooner.