Thanks to all that have replied. I impressed with the number of responses, so quickly. The containers fit my refrigerator so nicely, and the sediment remained behind, but I see your points. I defer to your collective wisdom and will continue to use my Brew Demon as the primary fermenter. Loonman.

Arrow Plastic 00744 Slimline Beverage Container, 2.5-Gallon. Could I use one of these, from Amazon or Walmart, as a primary fermenter for small batches? I have used two of the smaller versions to cold crash my 2 gallon batch of hard cider. The spout is above the floor of the container and the sedime...