Do I have a problem?
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Do I have a problem?
I don't use my Better Bottle all that much except when I do a double batch or two batches close to each other and tomorrow is a double batch.
While cleaning it today I noticed a crack developing in the inside. You can't feel it at all on the outside but and only slightly on the inside but I think it's going to be trouble soon.
I filled it with water and it did not leak so I'm going to use this tomorrow than likely trash it. May even get a second SS Brewtech.
Anyone have a BB and run into this?
While cleaning it today I noticed a crack developing in the inside. You can't feel it at all on the outside but and only slightly on the inside but I think it's going to be trouble soon.
I filled it with water and it did not leak so I'm going to use this tomorrow than likely trash it. May even get a second SS Brewtech.
Anyone have a BB and run into this?
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Plastic?
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I don't have a BB. But I would put it in another vessel to catch leaks. If you have an LHBS, why not pick up a bucket?
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Re: Do I have a problem?
It's plastic.
John, I'm not into buckets anymore (or barrels) and it's had a full amount of water in it all day with no leaks so I'll take a chance and watch it very closely but it's going to be recycled after this brew. I fear 1 hard hit and it's done and am at least a tiny bit concerned what will happen when I cold crash but, I am a rebel!
John, I'm not into buckets anymore (or barrels) and it's had a full amount of water in it all day with no leaks so I'll take a chance and watch it very closely but it's going to be recycled after this brew. I fear 1 hard hit and it's done and am at least a tiny bit concerned what will happen when I cold crash but, I am a rebel!
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I have a 5 gal. plastic BB too and after reading your post I looked at it and seems to be ok. I don't use it much anymore except for wine sometimes and it is filled with water now. I thought you also had a big mouth bubbler? I am also spoiled on the Ss brewbucket and sometimes think I would like a second one, but a lot of money if didn't get used much. I would use it for this batch and retire it after.
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Re: Do I have a problem?
Yes (I only read the thread title...)
Re: Do I have a problem?
I'm screwed then.Kealia wrote:Yes (I only read the thread title...)
Still wondering what do I want to use/get as a second fermenter. I keep forgetting I have a very nice, but large, Speidel 7.9 gallon fermenter I may use instead. It won't fit in my fermenting cooler with the SS Brewtech so I really need something that would fit in with it and I do like the Big Mouth.***** The Speidel is awesome but may also be too tall to fit in my fridge but I may use it this summer out of the fridge when I use that new Kveik yeast that everyone seems to like that can get to 95+ and still come clean.
Not sure I want to spend the $$$ for a second SS Brewtech but maybe for my birthday I'll treat myself.
*****FYI-I said earlier I have a Better Bottle but it's a Big Mouth Bubbler. I have old man's disease.
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All I know is it gives me the heebee jeebies, because exploding glass carboys do that to you when you experience it first hand.
Luckily it's not glass. And hopefully not explody.
Luckily it's not glass. And hopefully not explody.
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I totally agree, cut the crap out of my hands with broken glass carboys and had a lot of them at one time, not no more. I really like my Ss brewtec bucket but cost. Look into anvil ss about 1/2 price and good reviews.mashani wrote:All I know is it gives me the heebee jeebies, because exploding glass carboys do that to you when you experience it first hand.
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“I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.”
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“I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.”
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Re: Do I have a problem?
Just tried my SS Brewtech with the Speidel and it's a very tight fit but will work if I put the Speidel in first. Gonna give that a try tomorrow and see how it works out. Haven't used it in years because I thought it wouldn't work. Dumb me should have tried it out long ago.
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Re: Do I have a problem?
I'd be more comfortable with a crack on the outside than a crack on the inside.
A crack on the outside could be a sign of potential structural problems.
A crack on the inside could be a sign of structural problems and a spot for bacteria to hide until they can infect your batch.
A crack on the outside could be a sign of potential structural problems.
A crack on the inside could be a sign of structural problems and a spot for bacteria to hide until they can infect your batch.
Re: Do I have a problem?
You know I wasn't talking about the fermentor, right?Beer-lord wrote:I'm screwed then.Kealia wrote:Yes (I only read the thread title...)
Re: Do I have a problem?
That's the problem.
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Never mind, there it is.
Never mind, there it is.
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Re: Do I have a problem?
FermenterKealia wrote:You know I wasn't talking about the fermentor, right?Beer-lord wrote:I'm screwed then.Kealia wrote:Yes (I only read the thread title...)
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