Grain Storage

[reg]

I need to source some storage drums for my grain from the upcoming BB.

I am hoping to get some 40 - 60 litre food grade drums with lids that seal but cant seem to get any locally at the moment.
Does anyone know where I can get some in Melbourne at the moment or within 2 weeks?

If I cant I guess i will just buy some buckets with lids.

Cheers in advance
:icon_cheers:
Reg

 

[flattop]

You could buy 60l fermenters that way you have a double function from one unit. Pete has them at Brewers den Boronia.... Bit far from WMelb though maybe try grape and grain

 

[wambesi]

I need to source some storage drums for my grain from the upcoming BB.

I am hoping to get some 40 - 60 litre food grade drums with lids that seal but cant seem to get any locally at the moment.
Does anyone know where I can get some in Melbourne at the moment or within 2 weeks?

If I cant I guess i will just buy some buckets with lids.

Cheers in advance
:icon_cheers:
Reg

Two Bunnings 20L Handy Pale's with lids fit a 25kg bag nicely. Approved for food use and has the benefits of smaller sizes for your spec malts - then everything looks nice and pretty.....!

Just hunt through them for less dusty ones.
They are usually about $12 or so each, I was going to use 60L fermenters but then saw the price!

 

[MCT]

Two Bunnings 20L Handy Pale's with lids fit a 25kg bag nicely. Approved for food use and has the benefits of smaller sizes for your spec malts - then everything looks nice and pretty.....!

Just hunt through them for less dusty ones.
They are usually about $12 or so each, I was going to use 60L fermenters but then saw the price!

I use these too, not cheap at first, but they are airtight and stackable.
I was just using those 60L tubs until I found a weavil chowing down on my munich malt :angry:

 

[samhighley]

Just hunt through them for less dusty ones.

Or failing that, just give it a quick rinse with a clean sponge

 

[wambesi]

Or failing that, just give it a quick rinse with a clean sponge

Rinsing? Whats that!
Speaking of which I better get cleaning that brew gear from last night.....

 

[Mantis]

I got a couple of big tubs with lids from Kmart. One can hold a 25kg bag plus smaller bags.
Keeps the mice out but the cats not happy.

 

[devo]

I use a couple of the 200ltr plastic drums that you can find on ebay under a "rainwater tank" word search. Obviously you try to check what was previously stored in them.

 

[HoppingMad]

Black plastic willow garbage bins from Bunnings. Just pop the grain bag in them and tie at the top. Got a bunch of them for the last Bulk Buy and they've served me well. A bit cheaper than buying big canoe drums and the like. Know of a few people that use cubes for grain also.

Hopper.

 

[Sully]

I have been looking at storage options as well and was going to run a Bulk Buy in the 60L Canoe drums that People in Plastic have beacause it did bring them down to a reasonable price if you buy a pallet load. A few things were highlighted when I asked about interest, like heavy to lift, bulky to store etc, and also there are mobs selling 40L drums on ebay for about $50-ish for 5 of. These drums have had chlorine tablets inside plastic bags. I am still a bit duboius about it but a few guys on here use them with no ill effects. They need to ba aired for a few days and cleaned thoroughly etc. Hope that gives you a few more options.

Cheers

Sully

 

[mash head]

This is what you need




Cheers Greg

 

[Maple]

This is what you need


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Cheers Greg

Given the size of this Grain BB, it'd be pretty close....