Stopper for 1 gallon fermenter

[Snyder]

I've got a 1 gallon jug of Hawaiian punch that I'm going to use for my fermenter. The opening is 1 3/8". Should I buy a drilled stopper, and if so, what number? Or would it be better to drill a hole in the cap instead? I read about people having some issues with drilling it themselves and wasn't sure which way to go. Thanks in advance.

 

[BlindLemonLars]

I've drilled exactly one stopper in my life...I'll never do it again!

Here's a handy chart for choosing stoppers. I'd say you're looking at a number 8.

Just a gallon? What are you fermenting? (Please don't tell me Hawaiian Punch! )

Rubber Stopper Dimensions

 

[KerryD]

Put the cap in a vise and drill it.

 

[BlindLemonLars]

Put the cap in a vise and drill it.

I'm inclined to agree...no sense spending a nickel on a disposable fermenter.

 

[giligson]

You could really use just about anything for the stopper - as long as its non reactive with your brew and fairly airtight. For instance if the bottle had a plastic threaded cap you could use that. Just drill a hole and use some teflon tape to help seat the airlock.

 

[bad coffee]

 

[llazy_llama]

Tinfoil: It's not just for kitty hats!

 

[Snyder]

"Just a gallon? What are you fermenting? (Please don't tell me Hawaiian Punch! )"

I'm gonna give Yooper's ancient mead recipe a try. I guess I'll try to drill a hole in it and try the teflon tape trick. Thanks!

btw - that's a pretty freaky looking cat. Wouldn't want to come across him in a dark alley!!