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Glass Carboy Delivery Disasters ???

Started by Greg2013, December 12, 2013, 01:18:08 PM

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Greg2013

Quote from: CH on December 13, 2013, 01:10:01 AM
The handle has to be put on correctly and not over tightened
It must never be lifted only by the handle when it's full
Have you bungs?

Nope not until next week, would the rubber cap thingys not be better?
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Ciderhead

I have gone onto bungs too many issues with those other things
Cling film in short term!



Bazza

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When do you expect to have more of these in in stock? Looking for an excuse to pay a visit to the shop :)

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Greg2013

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Will_D

I am sure someone with access to a pro sewing machine, webbing and strong thread could make these up

Eoinmag maybe?

Not a bad price but $40 shipping  :o
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Greg2013

Quote from: Will_D on December 13, 2013, 11:40:20 AM
I am sure someone with access to a pro sewing machine, webbing and strong thread could make these up

Eoinmag maybe?

Not a bad price but $40 shipping  :o

Yes i was shocked at the shipping as well, add to that the duty to be paid to customs and you could be looking at 60-70 dollars to get one of these from the USA. I have bungs and stuff to get first but one of these would be better i think for moving a full carboy around if you had to? I have a UK shop looking for one for me over there, have tried the usual suspects in UK and none to be seen. Its not a big deal right now but eventually i would like to have one for the carboys to make moving them easier and safer.
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Greg2013

Quote from: Will_D on December 13, 2013, 11:40:20 AM
I am sure someone with access to a pro sewing machine, webbing and strong thread could make these up

Eoinmag maybe?

Not a bad price but $40 shipping  :o

Actually tha'ts an excellent idea. Maybe one for the club to put out some feelers down the road? I imagine there are a few on here that would buy these if they were available semi locally at a fair price?
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Eoin

To be honest I've been asking the wife to get into that product range for ages.

She reckons she's got enough on with the bags, I must run it by her again.

Greg2013

Quote from: Eoin on December 13, 2013, 03:02:24 PM
To be honest I've been asking the wife to get into that product range for ages.

She reckons she's got enough on with the bags, I must run it by her again.

That would be great as there does not appear to be anybody supplying or manufacturing these on this side of the pond. Personally i would prefer canvas straps but that's just me. 8)
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Eoin

If you are willing to wait until after xmas I can get them made at a fair price.

How many types of glass carboy are out there?
I have one of the basket types which the basket has almost disintegrated on from sunlight destroying the plastic at some point.

There is the straight type like in the ebay photo...are there any other types?

I even had the name already...LugaJug from custombiab.

Basically If you can show me carboys, I'll buy one ..or more...as templates and get it started shortly post xmas.

Eoin

Quote from: Greg2013 on December 13, 2013, 03:05:44 PM
Quote from: Eoin on December 13, 2013, 03:02:24 PM
To be honest I've been asking the wife to get into that product range for ages.

She reckons she's got enough on with the bags, I must run it by her again.

That would be great as there does not appear to be anybody supplying or manufacturing these on this side of the pond. Personally i would prefer canvas straps but that's just me. 8)

They would be made from webbing as it's plastic, canvas could rot with time and I'd not be into it.

Eoin

My design would also include some type of padded bottom as I think those ones are too exposed, and I'd also prefer to use velcro to those clips, in case he has patents out also. :)

I would also have a handle on the side for pouring and one on top, so in all my design would be superior.

beerfly

here is one with cheaper shipping < €25 total: linky

edit: pricing was a bit off

Eoin

Quote from: beerfly on December 13, 2013, 03:13:30 PM
here is one with cheaper shipping < €20 total: linky

Again, poor design, the bottom of the carboy is very exposed.

Will_D

Quote from: Eoin on December 13, 2013, 03:14:22 PM
Quote from: beerfly on December 13, 2013, 03:13:30 PM
here is one with cheaper shipping < €20 total: linky

Again, poor design, the bottom of the carboy is very exposed.
Old LPs would probably work a treat ;)
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