Okay, I am living on a very tight college student's budget. I am not afraid of putting a little money down but I would prefer to keep the costs as low as possible. Also, the nearest brew store is too far away for me to drive there -- especially if I can make the stuff for cheaper. Here is my plan:
Primary Fermentor:
5 gal. bucket with lid from Home Depot [like 5.90 or something]
I have 10' of siphon hose that I already picked up for 1.50. I plan on cutting 18 inches off one end. Cutting a hole in the top of the bucket, putting the hose in the hole and using some epoxy (will have to buy this) to hold it in place and seal it. The hose would then be placed in a plastic cup of water with a dab of epoxy to hold it... when filled the cup would sit flat on the top and act as my air lock.
Total cost (considering I have most of this stuff) <7.00
Secondary Fermentor:
I have a PLASTIC five gallon water jug from a water dispensor. Will this work? I have already spent more than I wanted on the PF. The airlock would be done the same way with some more tubing. [I really wish the nearest brewstore was less than 120 miles away.]
I like the plastic water jug because it is light, I can see into it, and it has a built in handle that would help me lift it.
Any ideas or comments as to the pros and cons of such a setup? Another small note on why I wish to keep costs down. I am living at home to afford college and my mother is very anti-alcohol. She knows I drink once in a while and she copes (heck your 23 year old son is a little old to ground) but she does her best to keep me from drinking. I know if she found this setup she would destroy or throw it away. I feel it is pretty safe in the back of my closet because she respects my privacy. But if something horrible were to happen I would much rather be out $15 buck than $50.
Primary Fermentor:
5 gal. bucket with lid from Home Depot [like 5.90 or something]
I have 10' of siphon hose that I already picked up for 1.50. I plan on cutting 18 inches off one end. Cutting a hole in the top of the bucket, putting the hose in the hole and using some epoxy (will have to buy this) to hold it in place and seal it. The hose would then be placed in a plastic cup of water with a dab of epoxy to hold it... when filled the cup would sit flat on the top and act as my air lock.
Total cost (considering I have most of this stuff) <7.00
Secondary Fermentor:
I have a PLASTIC five gallon water jug from a water dispensor. Will this work? I have already spent more than I wanted on the PF. The airlock would be done the same way with some more tubing. [I really wish the nearest brewstore was less than 120 miles away.]
I like the plastic water jug because it is light, I can see into it, and it has a built in handle that would help me lift it.
Any ideas or comments as to the pros and cons of such a setup? Another small note on why I wish to keep costs down. I am living at home to afford college and my mother is very anti-alcohol. She knows I drink once in a while and she copes (heck your 23 year old son is a little old to ground) but she does her best to keep me from drinking. I know if she found this setup she would destroy or throw it away. I feel it is pretty safe in the back of my closet because she respects my privacy. But if something horrible were to happen I would much rather be out $15 buck than $50.