Hellp making bottling bucket

[Wild Duk]

I'm turning my old fermenter in to a bottling bucket...Can someone look at theirs and tell me how far up from the bottom of the bucket the hole starts, and what size hole to drill....


Thanks

 

[Tom]

If you are using a standard spout a little over 1 inch from bottom. I use this.No spout needed.



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[NorthernWinos]

Primary/bottling bucket here...with a hose attached and a bottling wand....No frills.

About 1" from the bottom here too....

After Primary fermentation that hight leaves the lees behind ...
Tilt the bucket when nearing end of bottling....
What is left in bucket....Pour into glass...Enjoy!!!

 

[Wade E]

I drilled a 1" hole right at the point where the spigot when turned down will just clear on a table so it doesnt hit at any time even if it is down. Works well for me and like NW said just tilt the bucket to get the last goodness out.

 

[smurfe]

The size of hole depends on what type of spout you got. The one I use takes a one inch hole.