Fine scratches in the bottom of my bucket

[Juggernaut]

I would think adequate cleaning would be enough. If you're worried about harboring bacterial or yeast colonies, perhaps you could sand the surface smooth. I've run across some 1500 grit sandpaper. On the other hand if you're terribly concerned new primaries aren't that expensive, you can reuse your current lid. Perhaps it's time to upgrade to a 10, 20 or 32 gallon Brute Trash can to use for your primary.

BC

Where do you get a racking cane long enough for one of those Brute trash cans?

 

[Rampage4all]

Where do you get a racking cane long enough for one of those Brute trash cans?

Thing to do would be get some stainless tubing and bend it and make your own.

 

[jswordy]

Where do you get a racking cane long enough for one of those Brute trash cans?

Why, vendor Doug at Brew and Wine Supply can fix you up inexpensively with a 30" but I also have used my regular ol 24" and a very large spring paper clip with no worries.

http://brewandwinesupply.com

 

[Brew and Wine Supply]

did a trick last year getting juice out of a 35 gallon blue barrel, started off with an Auto-siphon and extended it all the way. Just doubled in size!