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found bottles on the web for 10.00 for about 90 bottles is this a good deal
Are they new? 12 oz or 22 oz?
Let's put it this way: if you need bottles fast then the only way that wouldn't be worth it is if the bottles are old and moldy or if they didn't accept a standard bottle cap.
I think its an OK deal as long as they are clean, meaning no mold or anything else stuck in the bottom of the bottles, are pry offs and already delabeled.
ok i dont really need them fast just looking at stocking up if there moldy then i should say no or is there a way to get the mold out and sanitize them
tensionbrkr wrote:
ok i dont really need them fast just looking at stocking up if there moldy then i should say no or is there a way to get the mold out and sanitize them
Yes, you can soak them in some hot water with bleach/oxyclean/one-step, let them sit, give them a shake and dump them. That can also be a of work. If they arent already nice and clean I wouldnt waste your time with 90 bottles.
Instead, invest that $10 in a 6 pack and collect your bottles that way! Or, put that $10 in your corny keg piggy bank!
BrewRob wrote:
[Or, put that $10 in your corny keg piggy bank!
I have been racking my brain about what I can use these for so cheap http://www.midwestsupplies.com/products … rodID=8286 A piggy bank! GENIUS! I love it.
thirsty wrote:
I have been racking my brain about what I can use these for so cheap http://www.midwestsupplies.com/products … rodID=8286 A piggy bank! GENIUS! I love it.
What about kegs would make it not hold pressure? I saw those for sale and was wondering if you could still use them as a brite tank or lagering. I can't fit a carboy in my fridge but I can fit a couple kegs.
FirePitBrew wrote:
[What about kegs would make it not hold pressure? I saw those for sale and was wondering if you could still use them as a brite tank or lagering. I can't fit a carboy in my fridge but I can fit a couple kegs.
This is what I have been trying to brainstorm. they remove the lids and posts, so if you were to replace those, even if presure was no issue it would cost $20-25. Might as well buy a good keg for 30. But if you could seal the openings cheaply (again screw pressure) then there are many applications. Shit just having an easy to sanitize 5 gallon bucket with good handles makes them valuable.
FirePitBrew wrote:
thirsty wrote:
I have been racking my brain about what I can use these for so cheap http://www.midwestsupplies.com/products … rodID=8286 A piggy bank! GENIUS! I love it.
What about kegs would make it not hold pressure? I saw those for sale and was wondering if you could still use them as a brite tank or lagering. I can't fit a carboy in my fridge but I can fit a couple kegs.
My guess is that these kegs are fatally damaged in some way. Either they have punctures in them or have a terminal dent that won't allow a proper seal. Either way, there is a reason they are selling these kegs for $5. If they could throw some extra parts on them and sell for $30, I am pretty sure they would!
Those really are an intriging find. They must be damaged some how.
But I can't image that someone with some talent with a welder could transform them into fermentors or something useful.
Need more info.
brewchez wrote:
Those really are an intriging find. They must be damaged some how.
But I can't image that someone with some talent with a welder could transform them into fermentors or something useful.
Need more info.
Yeah, these guys buy huge lots of kegs and sort through them later. Most are good, but some have punctures and other damage which renders them unusable. These guys just figured out a clever way to sell you damaged corny kegs. I would do the same thing.... $4.95a pop is much more than they would get at the scrap yard!
Who knows, they may be fixable. You should buy one and give it a shot. After all, they are only $4.95!
I suppose you could permanantly mount a big copper coil inside one with ports through the outside, then pack the thing with ice, salt and water to make a super efficient counter flow type chiller.
Hell you could probably do the same thing and make a HERMS device with it if you scrap off the rubber bottom and put a burner on it. Or maybe make an electrical HERMS with it!!!
Or maybe I should just get one and serve donuts out of it at our next MA BKB brew session.
Wait, now I am thinking cask ale somehow....
hmmmmmm $4.95.....
OR A GIANT 5 GALLON BEER STEIN!
(Ok I'll stop. Its a slow day at the lab)
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