I cracked my glass carboy
After cold crashing and transfer, I went to go clean it with hot water without thinking. It broke in half in an almost perfect bowl shape. I didn't expect it since it had been 30 minutes since the transfer and didn't feel too cold. I'm lucky I had it on the ground when it broke. Usually I have it balancing on the sink.
I think this was a cheap carboy, the glass looks pretty thin. Is it typical for the mid section to be so thin?
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At least it only broke into 2 pieces. I've only ever heard of those things exploding!
tlenze 1 points · Sep 2018 · Intermediate
That's usually when they're full of wort. All that extra pressure inside adds to the destruction.