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Thread starter Chenslee
Start date Sep 28, 2010

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Hang Glider

Beer Drinker

Aug 23, 2011

adamant said:
I appreciate this link, I assumed the only way to get milk crates was to steal them.

Do milk crates give enough space between the handles and your carboy that you can get your hand in there?

I have 6 gallon carboys.

Bought some from the Container Store a few years back -
I've had 5-gallon carboys for years, so my batches end up being coser to 4.5 gal when finished.
The Container Store dairy crates are plenty strong and fairly priced. You may want to check "retail-me-not" for coupon codes - perhaps find free shipping.
5 gallon carboys fit just fine, including space for fingers. 6 gallon carboys will fit (11.5 inches, crates are 12 inches inside) but that might be snug for fingers...