Ordering extract through NCM group buy

S-04 · Post by **S-04** » Thu Jan 03, 2013 12:59 pm

With shipping taken into account, which do you think works out to be a better deal, the 5 gallon pail of LME or the 50lb bag of DME?

Thanks!

S-04 · Post by **S-04** » Thu Jan 03, 2013 1:03 pm

The topic should have been "group" buy... Stupid tablet!

Thanks to whoever fixed the heading.

S-04 · Post by **S-04** » Thu Jan 03, 2013 4:34 pm

I guess I'm going to answer my own question...

Okay, so I just realized that it says right in the catalogue that the pail weighs 60lbs, and I know that 50lbs of DME equals about 62lbs of LME. Since the LME is $15 cheaper, and the shipping can't be that different, the LME is the better deal.

I'm having highschool math flashbacks.

Post by **mr x** » Thu Jan 03, 2013 4:41 pm

I guess the other question you need to ask yourself is ease of use.

S-04 · Post by **S-04** » Thu Jan 03, 2013 5:01 pm

Yeah, you've definitely got a point there, weighing out the dry does sound easier. So far I've been using LME, but in nice pre-measured containers from NG. A 5gal pail of syrup does sound like a serious PITA.

Post by **mr x** » Thu Jan 03, 2013 6:26 pm

There are pro's and cons to each for sure.

sleepyjamie · Post by **sleepyjamie** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 10:26 pm

Dme also has a longer shelf life.

CorneliusAlphonse · Post by **CorneliusAlphonse** » Sat Jan 05, 2013 2:47 am

I had some bulk LME from the first ncm order, it got moldy before I used it all. my 2 cents.

S-04 · Post by **S-04** » Sat Jan 05, 2013 7:16 am

Thanks everyone - It seems like DME is definitely the way to go.

Liam: Just out of curiosity, about how long did it take for the LME to go off? I know it's best when really fresh anyway.

CorneliusAlphonse · Post by **CorneliusAlphonse** » Sat Jan 05, 2013 9:37 am

I dunno exactly, but i'd say approx 6 months. I was storing it at room temp and probably wasn't very sterile when scooping some out.

S-04 · Post by **S-04** » Sat Jan 05, 2013 10:32 am

Thanks Liam.

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