bucket vs. carboy

[dean2k]

"Yes" would have been fine.

[GuingesRock]

You can apparently take spigots apart to clean.

http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f14/bucket- ... ost4295399

Actually it's easy. Soak for a couple of minutes in hot water and push on the colored valve spigot tip against a hard surface and it pops out. You can do the same to separate the rotating body from the threaded end but you need to use a wooden dowel or something which fits through the body bore to push against the top half.

I was surprised to see the amount of crud which was actually on the inside of the body. I clean these like most of you by removing from the bucket but no way was I having any effect on the matter inside the body. Frankly I didn't know it was there.

I have been chasing an infection and this is the only thing I've found in my searching which could explain my problem.

Yep, I had 2 infected batches in a row when I was still bottling. Sample tasted great on bottling day, but 3+ weeks in the bottle and the were awful. Finally narrowed it down to my bottling spigot, which at the time, I didn't know you could disassemble.

[dnickerson]

Sorry but this might be off topic, where do you get the clear buckets?

[AllanMar]

Sorry but this might be off topic, where do you get the clear buckets?

WineKitz

[jacinthebox]

Sorry but this might be off topic, where do you get the clear buckets?

WineKitz

$17.99 plus tax. I just bought a 2nd one. I love the clear buckets

[GAM]

Sorry but this might be off topic, where do you get the clear buckets?

Maritime wine emporium. I'll get a price today. He has tall slim and short thick ones.

Sandy

[GAM]

+/-$20 for bucket and lid. He is out of the tall ones for a few days.

Sandy

[dean2k]

How big are those slim buckets from Maritime Wine? 6+ gallons or smaller? Any pics?

[Wildcard]

I'm using glass for primary and secondary. I use a 6.5g glass carboy for primary with a blow off tube. I use a 6g glass carboy for secondary if I alter the beer.

I find the glass easy to clean and I don't worry about scratches or lingering smells. I was doing clear bucket before, didn't mind it, I find its the same amount of work cleaning wise with no difference in beer quality.

I say use what works with your brewing routine.