Primary fermenter help!

[bobofthenorth]

I found. 6.5 primary fermenter in town weirdly difficult to order wine kits to canada not sure why, will keep my eye out for a good cad site
Thanks again everyone for all the imput

If you're a Costco member keep an eye on their online store. Evidently they sell wine kits in some warehouses but we have never seen them in SK or BC. The online store sells them with delivery included. When they put the kits on sale they are a serious bargain. I got a couple of Argentia Ridge 46 litre kits earlier this fall for $89 per kit. The white kits are just barely into carboys now and the red kits are still fermenting so its too early to say what the quality is like but they look good so far.

 

[The green Dragon]

Where in Canada are you? In Ontario brew your own places are everywhere both RJS and Vineco(winexpert) are Canadian companies, find one close by and they can order whatever you like. For a Canadian site for equipment and stuff try Canadian Homebrew Supplies

Middle of nowhere MB thanks for the link! ive saved to my notes. Im greener than I thought. came home excited to see bubbling,,,no water in my airlock probably ruined my first batch newb level 1000

 

[The green Dragon]

If you're a Costco member keep an eye on their online store. Evidently they sell wine kits in some warehouses but we have never seen them in SK or BC. The online store sells them with delivery included. When they put the kits on sale they are a serious bargain. I got a couple of Argentia Ridge 46 litre kits earlier this fall for $89 per kit. The white kits are just barely into carboys now and the red kits are still fermenting so its too early to say what the quality is like but they look good so far.

I see these today online!! if i can figure this home brew thing out I’ll try the costco kits for sure!!!

 

[sour_grapes]

no water in my airlock probably ruined my first batch newb level 1000

Don't sweat it. Most of us perform the most of the fermentation in an open bucket, maybe a towel over it to keep out bugs. No need to airlock until you move to a glass carboy when fermentation is closer to finished.

 

[The green Dragon]

Thank the Lord! I put water in the air lock and left it so well see what happens now

 

[pillswoj]

Middle of nowhere MB thanks for the link! ive saved to my notes. Im greener than I thought. came home excited to see bubbling,,,no water in my airlock probably ruined my first batch newb level 1000

Here is a shop in Winnipeg that ships - Homebrew Supplies Canada, Beer + Wine Making Kits, Ingredients, Recipe

 

[winemaker81]

Are Rubbermaid Brutes available? These are food grade, and I intend to purchase a couple of 10 or 12 US gallon Brutes to supplement my 7/8 US gallon primaries.

 

[SeniorHobby]

A 120 mm PET bottle is an excellent addition since it is flexible/ you can rack into it for storage. I don’t like the gasket that comes with it and have improvised silicone and bungi cord.
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What is a PET bottle?

 

[bstnh1]

A 120 mm PET bottle is an excellent addition since it is flexible/ you can rack into it for storage. I don’t like the gasket that comes with it and have improvised silicone and bungi cord.
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Those gaskets can be improved with a light coating of food grade silicone.

 

[ratflinger]

What is a PET bottle?

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PETE or PET) Bottles - Clear, Lightweight Bottles for Beverage Applications, etc

 

[SeniorHobby]

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PETE or PET) Bottles - Clear, Lightweight Bottles for Beverage Applications, etc

Thanks ratflinger! I do have these, just didn't know the slang name for them!!