CARBOY CAP
2 spouts for 5 and 6 gl. carboys
GLASS CARBOY HANDLE
Clamps on to the neck of the 3 & 5 gallon carboys. Fits a circumference of 6- 6.5 inches. Carboy handles are very helpful to grip wet carboys when cleaning them. We strongly advise using the handle to carry empty carboys only, as full carboys could break when lifted by the handle alone.
Glass vs. Plastic Carboys - Which Is Better?
Does It Really Make A Difference?
There seems to be a lot of debate among home winemakers these days about the type of carboy that should be used during fermentation and aging. Are glass carboys better than plastic ones? Or is it just the opposite? Most importantly, does it really matter?.
Glass carboy
Advantages
* You can see what's happening during fermentation and clearing
* Glass is easier to clean and sanitize than plastic
* Glass is impervious to scratching during normal cleaning routine
* Easier to get a good airlock seal
* Glass is inert; no chemicals or solvents to leach out
* Little or no oxidation occurs to wine during long term storage.
Disadvantages
* Glass is breakable, and thus more dangerous to handle (slippery when wet)
* Glass is heavier than plastic
* Sunlight through clear glass can harm wine
Plastic carboy
Advantages
* Plastic carboys may be cheaper to purchase than glass carboys.
* Safer to handle and lightweight. If dropped, there's no broken glass!
Disadvantages
* More difficult to monitor wine during fermentation and clearing
* Very easy to scratch surface while cleaning; even microscopic scratches can harbor bacteria that will ruin your wine.
* Plastic is much more apt to harbor off tastes, odors, etc.
* Plastic carboys may tend to make wine more difficult to clear
* More difficult to get a good airtight seal
* Oxygen diffusion across barrier more likely during long term storage. Can you say vinegar?
* Depending upon the source, plastic carboys may leach solvents when filled with acidic or alcoholic fluids.
* When full carboys are lifted, the bottom may deform (pooch out) and draw in the water from the airlock.
FERMENTERS
Fermentation vessels must be made of food grade materials. Glass carboys are the best choice for secondary fermentation and some primary fermentation. Glass is easy to clean and sanitize and will last a life time if cared for. Remember safety first. Never put boiling water into a glass vessel. The high temperature will cause the glass to expand quickly and break.
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1 Gallon Glass Carboy $4.95
(38mm cap fits these)
these do not come w/caps
# 6 Rubber Stopper - - #16 Cork
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