Curing: plastic or fiber drum?

Apostatize

Apostatize

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I'd like to avoid so many 1/2-gallon jars. Thinking of upgrading to a ~14-gallon drum for curing. Fiber drums are cheaper and lighter than plastic drums; and apparently, fiber drums are waterproof. But I don't dry in paper bags because I believe it negatively affects smell/flavor/quality. So I'm asking you, are fiber drums worth buying? I wouldn't want to replace them for years. So if fiber's subject to dings and tears, I'll just spend the extra money on plastic drums.

I'm thinking, I'd use a drum for the strains I'm focusing on (growing/yielding the most) (maybe 3-5 drums). I'd still use 1/2-gallon jars for strains I'm trying out or phasing out.

Thoughts, experiences?
 
Herb & Suds

Herb & Suds

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Apostatize said:
I'd like to avoid so many 1/2-gallon jars. Thinking of upgrading to a ~14-gallon drum for curing. Fiber drums are cheaper and lighter than plastic drums; and apparently, fiber drums are waterproof. But I don't dry in paper bags because I believe it negatively affects smell/flavor/quality. So I'm asking you, are fiber drums worth buying? I wouldn't want to replace them for years. So if fiber's subject to dings and tears, I'll just spend the extra money on plastic drums.

I'm thinking, I'd use a drum for the strains I'm focusing on (growing/yielding the most) (maybe 3-5 drums). I'd still use 1/2-gallon jars for strains I'm trying out or phasing out.

Thoughts, experiences?
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If by drum , you mean lidded bucket
It works fine for bulk but I still line with plastic
 
Apostatize

Apostatize

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Herb & Suds said:
If by drum , you mean lidded bucket
It works fine for bulk but I still line with plastic
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Makes sense, might still keep the tops/best nugs in amber glass jars. Thanks. The middle-sized and smaller can go in the seal-able cylinder. I was just using the advertised term drum. See first 2 images below.

When you say lidded bucket, I envision what's shown in the 3rd image below.
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Apostatize

Apostatize

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Herb & Suds said:
Well the five gallon buckets on the bottom row work great
Especially buried in the winter months
For security purposes of course
Or so I’ve heard
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Yeah, then I can dedicate glass jars to particular strains ... no more pointless relabeling. get all the stupid shit out of the way ... that's the plan!
 
Apostatize

Apostatize

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$20 on Amazon. And the seat's made for sitting ... I can see that coming in handy. Six gallons, ordered 6 (for now).

Hard plastic, not necessarily UN rated ... but since I'll be lining it with 2 or 3 layers of thick, translucent plastic (it's what I already have on deck), I'm not sure it matters.

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Nizza

Nizza

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I've always wanted food grade Buckets with gamma seal lids. There's also a video of a guy who makes an automatic burping system with some vinyl tubing a timer and a pump
 
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