Fermenting in plastic bins?
Posted:
Fri Feb 09, 2018 5:19 pm
by tenorbrew
Hi folks,
I saw black plastic (PP) garbage bins at Bunnings for $10 with lid, I think they were 76L.
Would these be ok for fermenting washes in?
I’m looking to increase batch size from 25L to 40L.
Thanks,
Tenorbrew
Re: Fermenting in plastic bins?
Posted:
Fri Feb 09, 2018 5:50 pm
by Doubleuj
Ideally you want something rated food grade plastic, food grade has the number 2 in the recycling triangle on the bottom. (I think the number 4 is food grade too but don’t quote me)
But, I think a few members use those type of bins for fermenters and haven’t grown second heads because of it.
but I can’t say they didn’t have a second head to start with so don’t quote me on that either :laughing-rolling:
Re: Fermenting in plastic bins?
Posted:
Fri Feb 09, 2018 9:35 pm
by r1zzla
I'm using the 60L bins from 'cheap as chips'
http://www.cheapaschips.com/products/homewares/laundry-bathroom/product/all-purpose-wheelie-bin-60ltr-asst-clrs-46x42x65cm/foodgrade plastic, but lid is a loose fit, so use gladwrap to keep the creepycrawlies out and the CO2 in.
$15 ea (you can even colour coordinate the man cave) - and they have wheels :happy-partydance:
Re: Fermenting in plastic bins?
Posted:
Sat Feb 10, 2018 11:25 am
by wynnum1
If you can find food grade plastic bags that fit and are not too costly can use as a liner in the bin and makes cleaning easier and quicker have seen used for making beer.