On Feb 6, 9:23 pm, Steve wrote:
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...

I would not do this because it usually only takes a few phone calls to
local restaurants to get all the 3 and 4 liter glass jugs you will
ever want. Once you find someone who uses them they are usually more
than happy to set them aside for you. Glass is just so easy to clean
and predictable.

Friday through the weekends they get pretty busy and the general
purpose red and white jug wines sold in restaurants and bars often
come in literal jugs rather than boxes around here.

Joe