racking and cold conditioning

[shammo]

i recently purchased what are called canoe drums at a camping store, they look like a fermenter but with no airlock hole and grommit, i was assured they are food safe, and they defianetly seemed more food safe than the ones i seen in bunnings, i was wondering after i rack into it then pop in the fridge will the water tight lid be ok? will it pressurize? or should i maybe remove the rubber seal?
really not sure, would like to use the lid instead of gladwrap so i can stack them, can fit 4 in the fridge.

[SuperBroo]

When you stick it in the fridge, it will cool down and suck air in - not ideal.

Not sure how you get around that

[shammo]

agreed, abit worried bout infection in the one in there at the moment, smells slightly vinegarery, maybe being paranoid though, maybe someone can explain there method for racking and cold conditioning, im pretty sure i have exposed my beer to way to much air.

[bullfrog]

If you're just using them to rack into after fermentation and CC then don't worry too much about infection. At that stage, the alcohol in your beer will fight off most nasties. Rip out the o-rings and you'll be right.

[shammo]

Rip out the o-rings and you'll be right.

will do, cheers

[billybushcook]

The cold temperatures will stop them from multiplying too.

Mick.

[drsmurto]

Rip out the o-rings? Why?

I use plastic cubes/jerrycans to rack into and cold condition/lager. Never once have i taken out the o-ring.

The act of racking will cause CO2 to come out of solution (due to turbulence) which helps protect your beer from infection. It also causes a slight pressure inside the cube. Positive pressure inside causes the cube to expand slightly, not suck air in.

The temperature difference between ferment and ccing temps is relatively small. If you are still concerned you could drop the temperature down in your primary vessel and then rack cold beer.

Sanitise the racking tube and the container you are racking in to and you'll be fine.

[shammo]

awesome o rings are now staying in, i like the idea of it being airtight