Reddit reviews 5 Gallon Plastic Hedpack with cap
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Hedpak is constructed of high Density polyethylene (HDPE) - molded graduations, in 1/2 gallon incrementsLarge 70 mm threaded neck for easy fillingFits a variety of dispensing faucets and taps for easy shelf dispensingMolded carrying handle on top and finger recess on bottom for easy handling
Since others have already said BIAB, I will go with 5 gal. HDPE can for no-chill brewing. I don't do a whole lot of no-chill batches and usually reserve it for beers without late hop additions, but cutting out the entire chilling step saves a boatload of time, and can sneak in some night time brews without having to stay up too late.
We didn't like the idea of keeping our drinking water in a plastic container, but had trouble finding other options. That is until we stumbled upon this stainless steel fusti tank from a winemaking site:
https://morewinemaking.com/products/stainless-fusti-tank-14-gallon-1.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwj6PKBRCAy9-07PeTtGgSJAC1P9xGMJKI0BIx3URwTFw0PjOi8LNkEKDkKgNk-Jr2j2aGYBoCJTnw_wcB
It's more expensive than a plastic tank, but it works great. We have it hooked up to a Whale MkIII foot pump and a Whale telescoping faucet using 1/2" and 3/8" beverage tubing.
For the sink, we got a free bar sink from our neighbor but there are plenty of smaller bar sinks on Amazon. For drainage, we use a 5-gallon container that we bought off of Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0064O8OYK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hope that helps! We have info on everything we used in our van conversion on our blog: https://gnomadhome.com/our-rig/
I'm in Calgary and I got these to try.
5 Gallon Plastic Hedpack with cap https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0064O8OYK?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Haven't tried yet though. I want to seal up the small vent.
Yep, that's what they use for no-chill. I picked up two of these in February for $12.78 each -- for RO water storage not no-chill in my case. They're $3 cheaper than the one you linked.
> First time for b&w. Just feels bad pouring it down the drain when I’ve been using my c-41 chemicals for two years lmao.
Aaaauuuggghh DO NOT pour it down the drain! Particularly the fixer. You're throwing silver as well as nasty chemicals into the plumbing which is terrible for the environment.
Collect the used chemistry in a container (I use these) and take it to your local hazardous waste disposal facility.
Here's what I've found so far. The search continues...
Refractometer with Brix + SG scales - $19 Brülosophy link | non-affiliate link
5 gallon No Chill cube - $11.50 Brülosophy link | non-affiliate link
pH Meter (starts 3:15pm) Brülosophy link | non-affiliate link
40x-1000x Microscope (starts 3:50pm) Brülosophy link | non-affiliate link
Best fermenter you'll ever have https://www.amazon.com/5-Gallon-Plastic-Hedpack-cap/dp/B0064O8OYK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492193075&sr=8-1&keywords=hedpack
Small sealable opening, HDPE so you can fill it with hot liquid and actually sterilize it, solid handle that doesn't feel like it'll snap off when filled with 6 gallons of liquid (and is comfortable), stackable when empty, good shape for fitting in a chest freezer.
You can't watch your beer though. EDIT: Well, you can watch a little, they're a lot more transparent than buckets, just not fully transparent. I can definitely watch light coloured lager churn for instance.
Buy a 10G cheapo AL pot, and a couple of cheap FV's capable of doing 5G. Buckets or whatever. Personally I like these https://www.amazon.com/5-Gallon-Plastic-Hedpack-cap/dp/B0064O8OYK/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1522706163&sr=8-15&keywords=5+gallon+jerry+can but they don't really have adequate head space for a full 5 gallons without a blow off, and they're not that cheap in the US anyway. Now you have everything you need for 5 gallon extract. Add a $3 paint strainer bag and you have everything you need for all grain.
Personally I use these for waste oil at home: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0064O8OYK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They're cheap, easy to fit a few of in the garage and easy enough to pick up and take to a store, etc. to dispose of oil. A 55 gallon drum is a little more unwieldy to transport if you don't have a forklift or something to pick it up and move it.
Of course! Here you go.
Most reviews use the container for motor oil, but it seems to be safe for brewing.
https://www.amazon.com/5-Gallon-Plastic-Hedpack-cap/dp/B0064O8OYK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1504699145&sr=8-3&keywords=5gal
My wife and I made the same mistake. Have a couple of these coming tomorrow with 1 day shipping - not a bad idea for peace of mind.
From amazon https://www.amazon.com/5-Gallon-Plastic-Hedpack-cap/dp/B0064O8OYK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495737898&sr=8-1&keywords=hedpack
Most HDPE is opaque and food grade. Most people ferment in opaque (I assume PET) food-grade buckets. etc.
I actually bought myself one of these for when I do oil changes at my house. Allows me to safely store ~4 oil changes worth of used oil before a drop it by a recycling center.