New handles

[Mash]

Does anyone know where I can get replacement handles for Youngs Wide neck fermenters?

I have two now that have gone brittle and broken. The drum is fine.

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[Benoit]

I can't find anything mate, even the youngs website doesn't have anything. I had a scratch round some drum manufacturing places, they don't seem to sell them separately either?!
And whilst I'm sure there is a catch on the price of these, I did find this place:
http://www.dvcontainers.co.uk/product.asp?pid=52

If that price is right, cut the handles off & send the drum for recycling

[hampk]

Don't buy 'em from Tesco, you need to prove you're 18!!!

[Icefever]

If the plastic ones are bad....what about a 4/5" length of broom handle...drill a hole length wise and thread nylon cord through...that way you have something to grab hold of to lift.

[Myles]

Nice. It works for me. 12 man tents used to come in bags with wood and rope handles.

[Benoit]

Gym equipment handle with a carrabena?

[Phantom]

Gym equipment handle with a carrabena?

Hum ? probably cheaper just to get a short length of rope and hit the net for instructions on splicing (unless you can already do that - and yes, I can )

[Mash]

Don't buy 'em from Tesco, you need to prove you're 18!!!

I don't think they're is any doubt anymore but thanks for the kind thought


So far I have also draw a blank. Woven Red string with a turks head came to mind, but it seems a shame and I did wonder if the string would cut into the plastic lug.

I have tried emailing youngs... Nothing yet.

[vino-tinto]

Fork handles or 4 candles come to mind

[Mash]

I tired so hard to think of a way to get that in... Thank you

[Phantom]

Well I don't know what the handles are made of, but even the main container section, being HDPE, will go brittle eventually. It's likely just the wall thickness that it hasn't done so already.

But with some soft rope you could also make a carrying cradle for it.....

[Mash]

Gym equipment handle with a carrabena?

Thanks chaps. I have found gym handles for £1.50 pair. Gotta have a go.