10 Gallon bucket

[wineview]

Does this look like could be used as a fermentor? It's a good price.

https://www.webstaurantstore.com/ch...ti0kfOJMs9InIYC6XdAyOuPAvvf6f-rQaAgYdEALw_wcB

 

[sour_grapes]

Yup! It is NSF-listed (i.e., it is food safe).

 

[David Violante]

This actually looks pretty good. It's a good size, has nice handles and a lid, and it's NSF Certified. Polyethylene is food safe according to the FDA.

 

[David Violante]

HA! Posted at the same time. There you go - two endorsements.

 

[Khristyjeff]

I'm using two that look just like that only I paid twice as much. I like them.

 

[wineview]

I'm using two that look just like that only I paid twice as much. I like them.

Does yours snap shut so you can put an air lock on? That’s my only concern. Can’t really tell for sure.

 

[CDrew]

Does yours snap shut so you can put an air lock on? That’s my only concern. Can’t really tell for sure.

Not an air-tight lid. None of the Brute style have that feature. So once initial fermentation is done, it will need to be moved to a carboy or similar for Oxygen free storage. So it's great as a fermentor, not good for storage after that.

 

[winemaker81]

Does yours snap shut so you can put an air lock on? That’s my only concern. Can’t really tell for sure.

I've yet to see any container like these, not made specifically for winemaking, that has an airtight seal. There is probably specialized containers that fit the bill, but I have no idea where to search for them.

I have a pair of 50 gallon food-grade barrels with a snap-ring top. These seal 100%, but have nothing resembling handles so lifting them is perilous. They're great for transporting crushed grapes, as they can be turned upside down and won't leak.

 

[Khristyjeff]

Does yours snap shut so you can put an air lock on? That’s my only concern. Can’t really tell for sure.

Mine has a snap down lid but no hole for an airlock. I don't really think I'll need an airlock for how I plan to use it, but you could drill a hole and buy a rubber grommet that would fit an airlock.

 

[winemaker81]

Mine has a snap down lid but no hole for an airlock. I don't really think I'll need an airlock for how I plan to use it, but you could drill a hole and buy a rubber grommet that would fit an airlock.

You can also use a #3 drilled stopper. Years ago my fermenters had black grommet, but all recent ones had none. The stopper works fine.

 

[wineview]

Mine has a snap down lid but no hole for an airlock. I don't really think I'll need an airlock for how I plan to use it, but you could drill a hole and buy a rubber grommet that would fit an airlock.

Yep I've done that and have a whole package of rubber grommets.

 

[wineview]

You can also use a #3 drilled stopper. Years ago my fermenters had black grommet, but all recent ones had none. The stopper works fine.

Is a #3 the size that fits a beer bottle?

 

[winemaker81]

Is a #3 the size that fits a beer bottle?

#3 fit a wine bottle, and are on the edge of too small for a beer bottle -- I put the airlock in the stopper first, then into the bottle, and it works fine.

 

[barryjo]

My preferred method is to drill a 1-1/4" hole where the gromment was. I then use an #8 1/2 drilled stopper. This allows acess for adding things and admiring the contents.