Re: storing in glass or plastic

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Thanks Jahjet. I was afraid I would hit a raw nerve. I appreciate your reply. I

must agree about the cola. I clean my batteries off with that stuff. I know a

lot of brewers don't like the idea of plastics leaching with the high acid that

comes with kombucha. Like I said make sure it is food grade and with a 1 or 2

in the triangle. I also am trying a large 1 gal gatorade container.

When you purchase vinegar it comes in food grade plastic for some.

I use them only a few times three at the most and it is not for long term

storage. I'm not looking to bottle it in jars for a super fiz, I usually like it

just out of my brewing jar. But a slight fizz after one day does the job. And

you can tell by how tight the plastic is getting and it holds back a lot of

pressure. My KT doesn't stay around long enough to leach out toxin anyways.

Again, it is just the persons choice. We can only share and have someone tell us

we are wrong, and move on. I am always looking for something better so you never

know when you come across someone with a super idea for the next batch..

WELL WISHES,

richard

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> Hey i am no expert here ..just concerned. It is that after years of using

plastic for water we found out about how BP can cause Alzheimer's. Although they

say food grade, i do not trust the industry much.. , you mentioned u use

Coca Cola liter jugs..and knowing what is in Coca Cola, they better have made it

food grade. That stuff can eat thru your stomach lining. I strictly reuse glass

bottles myself,so we are on the same page there.Yes i will not use spigots,

since i do not trust plastic in my KT. I have no problem if u use plastic, i

know Margret does. It is good to know the pros and cons. We are all entitled to

share into this opinion poll. The only plastic that i may trust is the newer

baby bottles,(BP free) they are stricter on those, because they are for a more

sensetive population.After all we have freedom of choice and free will to do as

we wish I am in agreement on that! I brew in recycled old glass, cheep Goodwill

variety punch bowls, they like to get rid of them cuz they take up lot of room

on their shelves, and who makes punch any more anyhow? I find them perfect,

since it has a super large opening,for good aeration! Used them for 30 yrs

now....I also use those 2 gallon Ancor Hocking Jars . They are great! Be Happy

and enjoy whatever you may choose!

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> Luv

> Jahjet

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