Wayne,

like the other responders I'm not fussy about the plastic jugs . They
would probably be OK for short term stuff (1 month?).

I just wanted to mention that you might be better off finding what
size of bung fits the plastic jug rather than fiddling with a hole in
the top. Although, tops are cheap (free) if the first try doesn't
work.

Unfortunately, I don't have a milk jug at hand (recycling was
yesterday - and we bought a carton this week). I would guess a #6.
So a #6 1/2 might work fine, but sit a little high.

Steve

On Wed, 6 Feb 2008 12:39:31 -0800 (PST), Wayne Harris
wrote:

I have some wine "experiments" I have been thinking about and would
like start. These are small 1 gallon batch jobs.

So i am thinking about the logistics of this. I currently have 5
gallon carboys, but do not want to dedicate a 5 gal carboy for these
small batches.. I could buy 1 gallon carboys, but if i spend any more
money on this "wine thingy" I think my wife will kill me. :-)

-so-

Is there any problem with using a (thoroghly cleaned and sanitized)
plastic milk jug for this purpose?


I believe i can make it air tight by drilling the lid and fitting it
with a vapor lock.

Love to hear your thoughts...