5L Demijohns

[Kimbo]

What do you guys use to seal your demi's with instead of that smelly rubber O ring?
i just put some UJ in and now all i can smell is the rubber :oops:

[Sam.]

Most of the ones I have I use corks. I think you can buy the right size ones from Brewcraft. It's been a while since I bought any though.

[R-sole]

Cork, sanded wood plugs.

I've actually got a silicon bath plug that bourbon girl bought home one day that fit's in the top of a keg perfectly. Wish i knew where she got it from, i'd buy a dozen.

[maheel]

yeah cork

i need a few more i might try the wood plug
balsa from the green shed might be an option ? bit spongy allows it to push in

i have some 4L bottles and a champagne cork fits in nice
the wife keeps me supplied with them....

[R-sole]

I use american oak for the plugs on my kegs, just cause i have a lot. Use a hole saw with the pilot set shallow and then removed half way through the hole. Final shaping on the belt sander/linisher to cork shape. A bit of alu angle screwed on for a handle.

[8-ball]

i want to know where to get more demijohns and what price is a good price for them? or is the HBS the only place to get them

[R-sole]

Have a look at the plasdene website. They may be cheaper.

[8-ball]

whats a good price to pay for them ive been paying about $17 each for 5l ones

[SBB]

I can get them for $13 at the local HBS....I think she usually charges most people $15 though.
Found these on the plasdene website http://www.plasdene.com.au/category/product/cat1/Beverage/cat2/Spirit/cat3/Glass/total/77/page/5/code/IM-500-1165-FL they would be excellent for anyone wishing to give home made goodies as Xmas gifts

[Kimbo]

Great info, thanks everyone ;)

[R-sole]

I can get them for $13 at the local HBS....I think she usually charges most people $15 though.
Found these on the plasdene website http://www.plasdene.com.au/category/product/cat1/Beverage/cat2/Spirit/cat3/Glass/total/77/page/5/code/IM-500-1165-FL they would be excellent for anyone wishing to give home made goodies as Xmas gifts

Nice. 500ml too, so cheaper to post without being stingy 8-)

[maheel]

whats a good price to pay for them ive been paying about $17 each for 5l ones

i can hook you up with some 4L ones for about $3 or $4 if your in BNE and want to pick up near morningside
they are used and have had medical grade methanol in them but i just wash em out and clean them
some have plastic lids but i just use a cork in them

[8-ball]

whats a good price to pay for them ive been paying about $17 each for 5l ones

i can hook you up with some 4L ones for about $3 or $4 if your in BNE and want to pick up near morningside
they are used and have had medical grade methanol in them but i just wash em out and clean them
some have plastic lids but i just use a cork in them

ive sent you a pm

[SBB]

Did anybody find 5L demijohns on the plasdene website........is seem to have found every kind of bottle known to mankind except :? :? .

[R-sole]

http://www.plasdene.com.au/category/ind ... /56/page/5

Gallon jars there. Not demijohn shaped, but still good capacity.

If you email about pricing then ask what the cost is of the 60l fermenters too..

http://www.plasdene.com.au/category/ind ... cat3/Glass

[maheel]

i think that glass mob might have a minimum buy unless your lucky enogh they have it in stock '

saw some talk on a beer sight about them, they are fine to deal with just i think min buy :(
but of course i am often wrong

[SBB]

Anyone interested in the Father Xmas /Santa bottles if I try n get a price on them??????????

[Mrs Mac]

Yeh I could see a few of those filled with lollipop vodka ( to in the christmas spirit of course :D )

See what price you can get them for and let us know

[R-sole]

I'd be interested if they were cheap. They only have a minimum on stuff they have to import/custom run. Regular jars etc are fine, i've ordered 1l and 2l jars for my mushroom spawn. Be prepared to get a box full of glass with no packing in it though :shock:

[maheel]

whats a good price to pay for them ive been paying about $17 each for 5l ones

i can hook you up with some 4L ones for about $3 or $4 if your in BNE and want to pick up near morningside
they are used and have had medical grade methanol in them but i just wash em out and clean them
some have plastic lids but i just use a cork in them

a couple of locals asked about these, i went to the place on SAT morning and they were "out" i will see what i can get during the week....
but as it's a bit random as they use them i have to wait...

for those that PM/ed me i will update you one some show up.. :)