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plastic fermenting container

I am returning to wine-making after 25 years or so (retirement beckons) and before I leave work, I have the chance of obtaining many plastic water dispenser containers, about 20 litre capacity. When I used to make wine many years ago, plastic was frowned on as a fermenter, mainly I recall because they were supposed to allow the ingress of oxygen. Is this still the case, or is it worth claiming a supply of these containers for the future? The only obvious problem I can see is that the ribbed sides may tend to gather some sediment which would be re-dispersed during racking

Looking forward to an extensive cellar again.

ZD

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Zipadee Doodar
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Hi, Plastic is perfectly fine as long as its food grade. I use it for primary and short term fermenting. Anything past 5 or 6 months I would recommend glass or stainless steel. Plastic is better because it is lighter and doesn't break easily and cheaper. They do stain sometimes, but you can either sani-brew clean them or replace them.

Al

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Alfonse

If they are food grade and rated to withstand acidity and alcohol for long periods they may work fine.

I would worry about reusing them though. I don't use them.

Ray

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Ray

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