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Title: 5 gallon stainless milk cans
Post by: meganmulhern@gmail.com on February 08, 2010, 08:29:44 PM

hello i am in the market for some stainless milk cans any suggestions im looking for something i can lift alone so a 10 gallon one is too big

Title: Re: 5 gallon stainless milk cans
Post by: sominus on February 09, 2010, 03:30:46 PM

How about the 5 gallon "corny kegs" they use for soda?  Homebrewers use them all the time.

Title: Re: 5 gallon stainless milk cans
Post by: cmharris6002 on February 09, 2010, 10:02:25 PM

I prefer a 3 gallon size as I would rather carry one on each side than balance one heavy can with both arms. 5 gallon cans have two handles like this one (http://hoeggergoatsupply.com/xcart/product.php?productid=3323&cat=80&page=1) and are difficult to carry. 3 gallon cans like this one (http://hoeggergoatsupply.com/xcart/product.php?productid=3331&cat=80&page=1) with a plunge lid and swing handle are easy to handle and don't spill.

Title: Re: 5 gallon stainless milk cans
Post by: zenith1 on February 09, 2010, 11:55:19 PM

I have seen 5 gal Delaval milk cans on Ebay from time to time. The prices seem pretty reasonable.

Title: Re: 5 gallon stainless milk cans
Post by: MrsKK on February 10, 2010, 01:43:57 PM

I have a 7 gallon Delaval milk can that I don't use.  I would be willing to sell it for $60 plus shipping.  PM me if you are interested.

Edited 04/21/2011 - Sold!

Title: Re: 5 gallon stainless milk cans
Post by: HOPOIL on March 19, 2010, 12:57:05 PM

I have been thinking about getting a stainless milk can also. It would make it easier to fetch milk from those local farmers who are willing to sell a few gallons of fresh milk.

I came across these folks on EBAY: Shenandoah Homestead.  They have an EBAY Store and sell a 4 gallon pail for about $45.
http://stores.ebay.com/Shenandoah-Homestead (http://stores.ebay.com/Shenandoah-Homestead)

Title: Re: 5 gallon stainless milk cans
Post by: DeejayDebi on March 20, 2010, 07:49:35 AM

I collect my milk from my dairy every week in 3 gallon corney kegs. They work well and much lighter than the 5 gallon kegs.

Title: Re: 5 gallon stainless milk cans
Post by: Brie on March 28, 2010, 03:05:17 AM

I give my dairy friend a 5 gallon plastic bucket with top, which he fills at my arrival, and sometimes a day before (depending on milking day). They are about $15. When I get home, I transfer to 6 liter platic containers (to place in fridge) for my day's cheesemaking.