New Sous Vide Container

CigarNut · 03-03-2016, 08:29 PM

I have been using a 24 quart stock pot for my sous vide cooking and it worked fine. The only caveat is that the pot is 12 inches in diameter, which limited what I could cook.

I was going to order a Cambro box, like the one Dom and others have but as I was browsing Amazon I found another box by LIPAVI that also had a lid specifically for the Anova.

I used the box first time today and it was great! The only catch is that the way the lid fits does allow some condensation to leak over the side of the box, but fortunately, it was a very small amount.

The box and lid are ordered separately and they are not cheap, but I do like them. Now I just need to find a place to store it

markem · 03-03-2016, 08:36 PM

Bravo!

but now I hate you...

Black Coral · 03-04-2016, 02:40 PM

Take the lid off and use ping pong balls. That's what I did and works great with the box

CigarNut · 03-04-2016, 06:14 PM

I thought about getting the ping pong balls, but when I saw this I jumped on it -- one lid is a lot easier to deal with then all those ping pong balls.

jonumberone · 03-06-2016, 07:31 AM

Michael, how is the fit around the Anova?
Do you get any condensation on the unit?

CigarNut · 03-06-2016, 11:12 AM

The fit around the Anova seems to be pretty good. I have only used it for one cook, but I ran the (brand new replacement) Anova for several hours beforehand and I did not notice any condensation around the unit.

A lot of condensation accumulates on the lid (as expected) and a little leaks (some drops) out at the edges.

Next time I use it I will take some more pics.

Chainsaw13 · 03-06-2016, 12:20 PM

Michael, maybe something small in the center of the lid will help the condensation? Just enough to let it trickle back to the center and drip back into the container.

CigarNut · 03-06-2016, 01:40 PM

The lid is hard plastic and is pretty flat. When I can I give it a couple of hard taps to get the condensation to drop off.

CigarNut · 03-18-2016, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonumberone

Michael, how is the fit around the Anova?
Do you get any condensation on the unit?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Michael, maybe something small in the center of the lid will help the condensation? Just enough to let it trickle back to the center and drip back into the container.

Here are some pics. Note that while there is a small gap between the lid and the Anova, condensation does not seem to collect around the Anova,

You can see in the pictures below that the condensation does seep out the edge of the lid, but the seepage is very little and more an annoyance than a problem.

Overall, I am very happy with this container and I get some exercise carrying the full container (~50 lbs) between the sink and the counter...

StuartIsRelaxed · 09-25-2016, 08:33 PM

You know what else works as a great Sous Vide container for smaller cooks?
Those cereal containers! The plastic ones with the lids, like this one. The hole at the top is perfect for an Anova and requries little modification. Evaporation is not at all a problem with that thing.

03-03-2016, 08:36 PM	#2
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,621 Trading: (47)	Re: New Sous Vide Container Bravo! but now I hate you... __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

03-04-2016, 02:40 PM	#3
Black Coral Have My Own Room Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: John Location: Midland Texas Posts: 2,253 Trading: (11)	Re: New Sous Vide Container Take the lid off and use ping pong balls. That's what I did and works great with the box

03-04-2016, 06:14 PM	#4
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: New Sous Vide Container I thought about getting the ping pong balls, but when I saw this I jumped on it -- one lid is a lot easier to deal with then all those ping pong balls. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

03-06-2016, 07:31 AM	#5
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,484 Trading: (62)	Re: New Sous Vide Container Michael, how is the fit around the Anova? Do you get any condensation on the unit? __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

03-06-2016, 11:12 AM	#6
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: New Sous Vide Container The fit around the Anova seems to be pretty good. I have only used it for one cook, but I ran the (brand new replacement) Anova for several hours beforehand and I did not notice any condensation around the unit. A lot of condensation accumulates on the lid (as expected) and a little leaks (some drops) out at the edges. Next time I use it I will take some more pics. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

03-06-2016, 12:20 PM	#7
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,179 Trading: (96)	Re: New Sous Vide Container Michael, maybe something small in the center of the lid will help the condensation? Just enough to let it trickle back to the center and drip back into the container. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

03-06-2016, 01:40 PM	#8
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: New Sous Vide Container The lid is hard plastic and is pretty flat. When I can I give it a couple of hard taps to get the condensation to drop off. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

09-25-2016, 08:33 PM	#10
StuartIsRelaxed Just in from the Storm Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 7 Trading: (0)	Re: New Sous Vide Container You know what else works as a great Sous Vide container for smaller cooks? Those cereal containers! The plastic ones with the lids, like this one. The hole at the top is perfect for an Anova and requries little modification. Evaporation is not at all a problem with that thing.