Plasdene Demijohns

[whiskeyshiner]

Got a quote today from Plasdene as I read people were getting demijohns for $40 for 4 in an old topic. Got quoted $72.50 for 4 which makes the local HBS cheaper. Minimum buy $85 Anyone been to plasdene lately what ya pay for ya demis? Seems a bit steep might aswell go to the HBS as its alot closer at that price

[Andy]

what size demis?

[whiskeyshiner]

5L ones

[TheMechwarrior]

I got mine from here: http://www.nationalhomebrew.com.au/

[whiskeyshiner]

There bloody good prices pity there in queensland i'll have a look at freight cheers

[whiskeyshiner]

yeah :handgestures-thumbdown: unfortunately shipping would kill it all good just wanna increase my demi stock as my whiskey supply about to go through the roof got my grains waiting :dance: I'm thinking i might just buy some of the big demis 15l is like 40 odd at the HBS but at those old prices mentioned elsewhere thought plasdene would be a goer

[1 2many]

I am in search for the old 1 gallon demis that have a neck wide enough to slide in the standard group by dominoes, I have two and they just fit makes things easy but the other 4 are narrow neck just a bit more hassle.

[davecuds]

I miss Colombia! Over there i could get 4L glass jars and lids for $1 each. Glassware is so expensive here. Demis seem the most reasonable storage solution. I have about 3 spare 50l kegs so im gonna start filling them up

[spit'n'shine]

I've heard of other things that are cheaper over there mate! ;-)

[davecuds]

Hahaha yes there are a lot of things to be bought for $1 over there ;-)

[whiskeyshiner]

I am in search for the old 1 gallon demis that have a neck wide enough to slide in the standard group by dominoes, I have two and they just fit makes things easy but the other 4 are narrow neck just a bit more hassle.

Yeah im trying to work out how i can chop them hygenically the old rusty axe and hitting it on dirt doesnt seem the best and the hack saw got paint on it so im gunna have to work something else out to split them

[MacStill]

I miss Colombia! Over there i could get 4L glass jars and lids for $1 each. Glassware is so expensive here. Demis seem the most reasonable storage solution. I have about 3 spare 50l kegs so im gonna start filling them up

Have a good look around the $2 shops for big stainless pots and big glass jars, you'll be amazed at what you can find :handgestures-thumbupleft:

I've got about four 10 litre jars I got from red dot for about $60 or from crazy kongs when we were in QLD, but now I just use kegs or those 19 litre corny ? (sp) kegs beer brewers use for their kegorators :-D

[backyard brewdog]

I've got about four 10 litre jars I got from red dot for about $60 from crazy kongs when we were in QLD, but now I just use kegs or those 19 litre corny ? (sp) kegs beer brewers use for their kegorators :-D

Do you add a tap to your kegs or just tip them with a ball valve on the 2" opening? Be interesting to see how you fellas use your 50l kegs for aging

[davecuds]

I tip mine upside down and make a copper fitting using a 2" reducer and tri clamp, put an elbow in it and attach a ball valve. Then on the top (once the bottom) I drill out a 2" hole and stick a wine barrel bung in it. Works for me

[davecuds]

Time for some op shopping, cheers Mac

[Andy]

Yeah im trying to work out how i can chop them hygenically the old rusty axe and hitting it on dirt doesnt seem the best and the hack saw got paint on it so im gunna have to work something else out to split them

use a chisel. one hit and they r split. :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[P3T3rPan]

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small axe and big hammer on a piece of timber does it for me
Splitting wood is so satisfying, especially oak as it splits true and there is no sawdust to clean up

[Zak Griffin]

I just use a drop saw.

[P3T3rPan]

I just use a drop saw.

I have used those all my life and now I am deaf :sad:

[MacStill]

I just use a drop saw.

I have used those all my life and now I am deaf :sad:

A bit like me mate, sitting in diggers half my life with the door open :angry-banghead: now I get to spend the rest of my life saying hey, what, huh, pardon while tilting my head to one side and thrusting my good ear out...... :crying-blue: