Hi folks, I assumed someone on here would know the answer when Google failed.
5 litre water bottles from the supermarket, what size rubber bung do they take? Going to buy a bung and airlock off eBay but can’t find what size I need anywhere. Thanks
5ltr Water bottles - what size bung?
Re: 5ltr Water bottles - what size bung?
Can you not measure the width ?
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Re: 5ltr Water bottles - what size bung?
If you're using it for an airlock, then years ago when I did this I couldn't find one with a hole in it that was suitable.
It was much easier to drill a hole in the plastic cap and stick a rubber airlock grommet in it: https://www.brewuk.co.uk/rubber-grommit-red.html
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Re: 5ltr Water bottles - what size bung?
Re: 5ltr Water bottles - what size bung?
Hoping to avoid this if possible but certainly an option I’d can’t find right sizeJocky wrote: ↑Thu May 26, 2022 2:33 pmIf you're using it for an airlock, then years ago when I did this I couldn't find one with a hole in it that was suitable.
It was much easier to drill a hole in the plastic cap and stick a rubber airlock grommet in it: https://www.brewuk.co.uk/rubber-grommit-red.html
Re: 5ltr Water bottles - what size bung?
What he said. "Drill and grommet ".... Or just 'crack' can't remember the last time I used an airlock. That way you can keep the closure intact.
It's really a how long is a piece of string question. Different brands will use different bottles and be different sizes.
That and larger silicone bungs start to get pricey.
Better might be with water chiller bottles, they come up on ebay frequently, if you can't find somewhere to beg one.
If these a reason you want 5 litre size?
It's really a how long is a piece of string question. Different brands will use different bottles and be different sizes.
That and larger silicone bungs start to get pricey.
Better might be with water chiller bottles, they come up on ebay frequently, if you can't find somewhere to beg one.
If these a reason you want 5 litre size?