# Looking for styrofoam containers for carboys

**URL:** <https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/looking-for-styrofoam-containers-for-carboys/7758>\
**Category:** Systems, Gear, & DIY\
**Created:** [September 9, 2011, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/looking-for-styrofoam-containers-for-carboys/7758 "2011-09-09T17:06:03Z")\
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**Author:** ![benamcg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/5fc32e/32.png) [@benamcg](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/benamcg)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2011, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/looking-for-styrofoam-containers-for-carboys/7758/1 "2011-09-09T17:06:03Z")

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I was given some used 6.5 gal carboys (a decade ago) that were contained in a two piece styrofoam container.&nbsp; I imgine it is what they originally were shipped in. I think that they are really handy- never worry about breaking the carboy when setting it down.&nbsp; Over the years, with water and wort spilling down the sides they have become uncleanable (and down right nasty).&nbsp; Does anyone know of a place where I could get a new set?

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**Author:** ![tonyp](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/tonyp/32/12198_2.png) [@tonyp](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/tonyp)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2011, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/looking-for-styrofoam-containers-for-carboys/7758/2 "2011-09-09T17:17:27Z")

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it might be worth a shot calling some places that sell the carboys like william’s, northern brewer, etc etc if they dont have them maybe they can point you in the right direction.

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**Author:** ![tschmidlin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/tschmidlin/32/3857_2.png) [@tschmidlin](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/tschmidlin)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2011, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/looking-for-styrofoam-containers-for-carboys/7758/3 "2011-09-09T17:56:58Z")

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If that fails, you could probably build your own with some duct tape and a sheet of foam insulation from home depot.