Double hole bung

[winemaker_3352]

Has anyone seen a 2 holed bung? I have been looking online and i can't find any sold separately.

 

[djrockinsteve]

What size and what do you need it for?

 

[winemaker_3352]

#6 - i have a vacuum pump that i was going to use to rack my wine from carboy to carboy - and i was going to make a 1 gallon glass jug into a reservoir to catch wine from going into the vacuum.

 

[Minnesotamaker]

You can go this way

found here: http://www.midwestsupplies.com/carboy-cap-3-5-and-6-gallon-carboys.html

 

[Woodbee]

Thats zaxtly what I use with my pump. Both for racking and degassing.
Brad

 

[Runningwolf]

I use a combination of that cap and this (Look clear down at the bottom of the page). That site will also clearly explain what you need and how to do it. A little pricey though.

 

[Wade E]

This is what Runningwolf is talking about.
http://valleyvintner.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=WE-10-2250&Category_Code=BAR

What is way cheaper is just getting a solid bung, freezing it and drilling the holes yourself while it is frozen.

 

[winemaker_3352]

This is what Runningwolf is talking about.
http://valleyvintner.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=WE-10-2250&Category_Code=BAR

What is way cheaper is just getting a solid bung, freezing it and drilling the holes yourself while it is frozen.

Yeah - i was kinda thinking that

 

[Dugger]

There are two holed bungs available - I have a couple, size 6.5 or 7, I believe, and cost about 2 bucks. They are black in color - sorry, don't have a picture.

 

[winemaker_3352]

There are two holed bungs available - I have a couple, size 6.5 or 7, I believe, and cost about 2 bucks. They are black in color - sorry, don't have a picture.

Yeah - the are lab bungs:

http://www.widgetco.com/hardware/rubber-stoppers?search=rubber+stoppers+2+hole&gclid=CIGihqHsp6ICFVD75wodtg3xQA

I think those will work - but i have an extra solid bung - think i will just freeze it and drill 2 holes


WOW, I can't believe it. I just bookmarked this place to check out again later and did not see these. They are quiet cheap there. I was looking for personalized corks for another post when i came across this place. Thanks for sharing and for sure i will be looking into this some more when I have time.

 

[Lurker]

What is way cheaper is just getting a solid bung, freezing it and drilling the holes yourself while it is frozen.[/QUOTE]

This can be done but it is easier said. I tried freezing overnite, but that was a waste of time. The rubber would not freeze. I finally drilled 2 1/16" holes then a 1/4" drill and then I used my dremel to grind it out to the correct size. I tried doing it in a vise but the vise distorted it too much. I held it in my hand to do the whole job for 2 corks. Wow.

 

[arcticsid]

Lon took the bung right out of my mouth.

 

[Wade E]

Ive made 2 with the freezing method, use a brad point drill bit though.

 

[vacuumpumpman]

For those who might be interested I use a custom drilled 2 hole - 6.5 tapered gum stopper. It works really well with the 3/8 racking tube and a ¼ hole for vacuum control.
This stopper can also be used for an airlock to fit the 3/8 id and a thermometer to to fit in the ¼ ‘’ hole to check your temp at any time - fits 1, 3, 5, 6, 6.5, 7 gallon carboys (most common).
Price is $8.00 includes shipping
I also make all sorts of custom size bungs for barrels as well !
email me for additional info or purchasing - [email protected]

 

[Brew and Wine Supply]

Hey Jon! I've got them!!!