Is it ok to use those 5 gal. blue/clear plastic water jugs as a
secondary, leaving the wine in there for a few months??

There are all different kinds of plastic. The plastic those jugs are made
of is rated to contain neutral liquids. They are not rated to contain
acidic, alcoholic liquids for extended periods of time. I would not use
them.

Ray

> wrote in message
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> Is it ok to use those 5 gal. blue/clear plastic water jugs as a
> secondary, leaving the wine in there for a few months??
>

> wrote in message
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> Is it ok to use those 5 gal. blue/clear plastic water jugs as a
> secondary, leaving the wine in there for a few months??

I've seen commercial winemakers use those for temporary storage. I've used
them myself in a pinch for short term storage, with no problems. I still
prefer glass, but the plastic jugs are a lot safer to handle.

Tom S

> wrote in message
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> Is it ok to use those 5 gal. blue/clear plastic water jugs as a
> secondary, leaving the wine in there for a few months??
>
Theoretically, they should be no different from a glass carboy. The
issue is whether you can seal the top adequately....
Bob
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