demijohn breaking - help

[janeyo]

Hi advice needed - one of the demijohns we got from that amazing lady the other day broke as I gently put it on the ground.

I am now a bit worried that as they have been left outside they are all a bit fragile.

Does glass get affected by frost?
Ought I not to use them?

I have cleaned one up and it seems fine but don't really want them breaking randomly all over the place especially when I get them filled!

Thoughts please on glass that's been left outside?

[Two_Sheds]

well, windows are outside all year round.
Perhaps that demijohn had been dropped and had a tiny crack that you didn't notice?

[bobleponge]

I think they should be fine if they hadnt held any liquid.
Glass that holds liquid over winter, that then freezes and melts etc etc can (no scientist but I think this is right) become weaker.

[Polly Fouracre]

I hope it wasn't full of wine!!

[jackie j]

Put some water in them and place in a bucket or bowl and leave for a few days, any that do break will be contained in bucket / bowl. No mess to clean up.

[janeyo]

Thanks all.

I am hoping it was just a one-off one with a crack.
No it didn;t have anythg in it at the time, thak goodness!

I have cleaned 2 up a treat and only 9 left to go.....

[Polly Fouracre]

If ever you are short of demi-johns go to your local re-cycling centre. Ours sell them for 50p each.

[janeyo]

I think OH would prob club me to death with one if I even suggested it we now have 26!

[Two_Sheds]

26 !
where on earth do you get them all? I've managed to scrounge 2