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Gamma Seal Lids – Spin Off, Airtight Bucket Lids [Grain Storage]… $8.44 w/35% Off Coupon

Gamma Seal Lid by Gamma2

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SMART FUNCTIONAL DESIGN: (I) Turn any standard utility bucket into an airtight pet food storage container. (II) Great for storing cat food, dog food, livestock feed, horse feed, bird feed, and more.. (III) Fits standard 3.5, 5, 6, and 7-gallon buckets.
KEEPS PET FOOD FRESH: (I) Gamma’s unique 2-piece seal lids lock in freshness and lock out moisture. (II) Protects your dog and cat food from unwanted dust, dirt, bugs, and rodents. (III) Keeps your pet food fresh and tasty..
PEACE OF MIND: (I) Made with heavy duty BPA free HDPE Plastic. (II) Safe to store pet and human food as well as other household items.
PORTABLE AND EASY-TO-USE: (I) Gamma Seal Lid is 2 pieces; the ring connects to the bucket and the lid connects to the ring. SEE PROVIDED VIDEO. (II) Most utility buckets are equipped with handles to easily move from pantry to food dish.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: (I) 100 percent RECYCLABLE. (II) Passes stricter European REACH safety standards. (II) 12 Month for manufacturer defects.

Gamma Seal Lids – Hands on Review – are a great upgrade to standard buckets. You attach the base of the unit to the bucket and leave that intact. The lid screws on and off easily. No more prying lids off. These are also airtight. I use buckets with Gamma Seal Lids as my primary storage for bulk grain and recipe kits.
How much grain can you store in a 5 gallon bucket? My rule of thumb for grain storage capacity is 5 lbs per gallon. With that estimate a 50 lb sack of grain fits in (2) 5 gallon buckets. That’s a rough estimate, actual storage capacity will vary.
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GAMMA2 Gamma Seal Lid – Pet Food Storage Container Lids – Fits 3.5, 5, 6, & 7 Gallon Buckets, White – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Hands On Review: Gamma Seal Lids for Homebrew Grain Storage

Buckets are… Good for Grain Storage

Buckets are cheap and efficient containers for storing bulk homebrewing malts. They are generally sturdy and cost effective. Since they stack, they are also space efficient. Search Amazon for “food safe buckets”

How Much Grain Can You Store in a 5 Gallon Bucket?

My general rule of thumb for unmilled malt storage is 5 lbs per gallon. That means a 5 gallon bucket would hold about 25 lbs. Two x buckets would hold a full 50 lb bag of malt. That’s a rough estimate. Actual storage capacities will vary.

The Problem… Lids

I’ll group standard bucket lids into two categories.

First… relatively easy to install and remove and…. questionable on air-tightness. No o-rings or gaskets. They go on fairly easy and come off relatively easy. Sometimes too easily, I’ve had this style pop off on their own.
Second… sturdy, airtight lids… that require the power of Thor to remove. These are gasketed and seal well but are tough to remove. They’re so hard to remove, they make tools to do it. If you’re stuck with these lids, those are worth a look. Search Amazon for “bucket lid opener” to see what’s out there.

The Fix… Gamma Seal Lids!

High quality, gasketed lids do exist for 5 gallon buckets. The problem with these lids is… they are usually difficult to remove, sometimes very difficult. The revolutionary thing about Gamma Seal lids is that the ring stays installed on the bucket. That ring is used in conjunction with an easy to remove spin off lid that features airtight seals. Airtight + Easy to Use = Whammo!

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FOUR x Extra LARGE 175 oz Airtight Containers [DME, Malt & Ingredient Storage]

Chef’s Path Kitchen Storage Box Set of 4 Extra Large Airtight Food Storage Jars for Sugar Flour Cereal Rice – Measuring Spoons, Pen and Food Preservation Labels (5.2 L)