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jeffsmith wrote:

Jimmy wrote:Soon to be biab-brewing.com

Do it! I'm in need of at least a couple.

bluenose wrote:actually... what if you used a strong mesh for your bag, like the stuff camping cookware comes in?

chalmers wrote:I believe NG's price for the carriers is $16. Which seems high for $3 of webbing. But I'm very pleased with mine.
They've also got the orange carboy handles for much cheaper. Anyone use them on Better Bottles? I'd be concerned that the plastic would flex under the pressure, otherwise I'd switch to them.

RubberToe wrote:How about milk crates? They don't cover but making moving a glass carboy around a lot easier and safer. I used to use them but I'm onto plastic carboys now.

chalmers wrote:I believe NG's price for the carriers is $16. Which seems high for $3 of webbing. But I'm very pleased with mine.
They've also got the orange carboy handles for much cheaper. Anyone use them on Better Bottles? I'd be concerned that the plastic would flex under the pressure, otherwise I'd switch to them.

bluenose wrote:Any particular brand of plastic bottle? How much do they cost, on average?

a lot of people on the other forum (whose name we shall not mention) talk about Better Bottles
http://www.better-bottle.com/

anyone here use them? Supposedly, Water N Wine has them. I shall call...

bluenose wrote:Any particular brand of plastic bottle? How much do they cost, on average?

a lot of people on the other forum (whose name we shall not mention) talk about Better Bottles
http://www.better-bottle.com/

anyone here use them? Supposedly, Water N Wine has them. I shall call...

Jimmy wrote:

bluenose wrote:Any particular brand of plastic bottle? How much do they cost, on average?

a lot of people on the other forum (whose name we shall not mention) talk about Better Bottles
http://www.better-bottle.com/

anyone here use them? Supposedly, Water N Wine has them. I shall call...

AN IMPORTANT WARNING
With regard to comments and suggestions made in this article, it is the responsibility of the user to
take all necessary steps to prevent injury and property damage and recommendations made herein
do not relieve the user of this ultimate responsibility.

Glass carboys have played a significant role in home winemaking over the years. However, no
responsible discussion involving washing and sanitizing of winemaking equipment can fail to mention
that glass carboys, especially the soft-glass carboys commonly available to home winemakers and
brewers, are potentially dangerous and must be handled with extreme caution and nothing stated in
this article should be interpreted otherwise. Major manufacturers of glass laboratory equipment and
home winemaking and brewing forums warn of the potential hazards, and a brief search of the
Internet for, “glass carboy injury” will turn up seemingly endless reports of accidents.
1,2,3,4,5,6

Glass, soft glass in particular, is slightly soluble in water and more soluble if the water contains
caustics, which are common ingredients in washing agents. As glass dissolves from the surface of
glass objects, micro cracks form and the strength of the object becomes increasingly compromised.
With continued use, glass carboys become more and more fragile. Thus, a mode of handling that you
may have executed many times with a given carboy can result in an unexpected breakage. Never
carry glass carboys by their necks and be aware that even lifting a full glass carboy off a counter by
placing your hands around its base can cause it to crack wide open. Carboy carrying harnesses are
not an ideal solution, as they do not provide protection from flying glass shards. Carrying bags and
crates offer greater protection. Washing glass carboys is especially dangerous, because they will be,
of necessity, uncovered and likely to be slippery – always wear protective gloves and clothing.