SP Bel-Art Autoclavable Polypropylene Carboy with Spigot Leak-Proof, 20L- Chemical Resistant, Food-Safe, Sterilizable for Lab, Pharmaceutical, and Industrial Use (5.3 Gallons) (F11846-0050)

I’m a professor at a medical school and I’ve used Nalgene brand carboys for years in my laboratory. I purchased this because I wanted to see if it would be a less expensive alternative to the Nalgene brand. It is. Same material. Same gradations. Same spigot. Speaking of which: I always wrap a layer of PTFE plumber’s tape around the threads for the spigot. I’ve had to do that on the Nalgene brand, too. That seems to be a fact of life with carboys, but a layer of PTFE tape prevents leaks. I would definitely buy another.

Nothing special here, just quality roto-molding with good old chemical-resistant polypropylene. The only thing the buyer needs to be aware of, is that this Carboy neither has a threaded slot for a spigot, nor comes with a spigot apparatus. I knew this beforehand, as I checked the part number amazon provides (which is usually ALWAYS correct, even if the picture or the description isn't) with Bel-Art, the manufacturer of this product. Anyway, no spigot, no threads. Fine with me, thats what I wanted. Amazon just needs to CHANGE THE TITLE and DESCRIPTION of this product, so that it reflects the already correct picture and part number. The version of this Carboy with a spigot is available for around 90 bucks I believe (could be ~80 i don't know).

This product is a bit expensive, but it does store distilled water safely without affecting the taste. It is easy to fill gallon bottles from its spigot.

I am pleased that the carboy is autoclavable. I have autoclaved it two times using the cap while containing 4 liters of water with no problems.My only complaint is that when the spigot is in place there is a slow leak of approximately 200 ml per day. When the spigot is fully turned off it slips open slightly. I would recommend this product with some reservations.

Awesome product dont be afraid of high price and brand these are half the price of nalgene and same or better qualitywill buy more in the future

Leaking carboy at the spigotI received the carboy with the spigot and three small parts. Are these 3 additional pieces of any use to prevent leakingWhat size vinyl tube can I adapt to the spigot for drainage? There is a small piece that may be used for the connectionIf this cannot be repaired, I would like to return the itemThanksThanks