Traveling with carboys

[olusteebus]

I will need to travel with a couple of carboys this summer and I need advice. I will be getting juice in florida and I will ferment it down there. After about a month, I will need to transport it to Alabama. I will pack them in plastic bins with cushioning and probably put each in a large garbage bag.

As far as bungs, I am considering using the waterless airlocks as opposed to the water airlocks. Would that be a good idea. I have never used waterless airlocks.

Thanks

 

[Putterrr]

i have been using the waterless airlocks for a couple years now and absolutely love them. Never had an issue and don't even check the carboys anymore. a long straw would help pass the time on your drive.

cheers

 

[FTC Wines]

I moved 12 carboys from N. Ga to florida 2 yrs ago. Had some in milk crates, others secured between those crates. All had 3 piece water air locks on them, I did use packing tape to hold the air locks & bungs in it worked GREAT. No issues at all. Roy ps did wrap with towels to keep the sun off them.

 

[jswordy]

Please note that it is illegal in the State of Alabama to transport more than 10 gallons of wine or beer, for any one event.

See section (c) here: http://www.ncsl.org/research/financ...manufacture-of-alcohol-state-statutes.aspx#AL

Be careful about traffic laws and speed limits. The fine/penalty is pretty stiff. I know someone who went to TN and bought beer because no sales were allowed on Sunday in her AL county. When she was stopped she had 5 cases. They charged her and I think she got hit for a $1,000 fine, plus lawyer and court costs.

The violation is a Class B misdemeanor, which carries a maximum sentence of 6 months in prison and/or maximum $3,000 fine.

 

[Boatboy24]

I'm moving some this weekend (local move). I have solid stoppers for all of them and will secure them with 'painters tape'.