[redrocker652002]

I have seen a really cool DIY cleaning rack made from PVC.  I was thinking of giving that a try and then hooking it up to my pump.  Haven't really thought about it in a while as life gets in the way.  I just plan it right and I can fit 48 bottles in my dishwasher on a night that my wife is not running it.  The dishwasher has a Sanitize cycle as well, so I choose that as well.  So far I have had good luck with it, but the DIY bug might hit me and I might try and make something.  Who knows.  LOL. 

[nvshooter2276]

I'm not sure why you need either marbles or glass rods. I fill a bucket with sanitizing solution (I use iodophor), then put the bottles in, filling them up as I go.

Yep. When you submerge the bottles they fill with water.

PET bottles float...

[denny]

I'm not sure why you need either marbles or glass rods. I fill a bucket with sanitizing solution (I use iodophor), then put the bottles in, filling them up as I go.

Yep. When you submerge the bottles they fill with water.

PET bottles float...

Mine don't when they're full of liquid

[nvshooter2276]

I was unaware that PET bottles do not float when 100% filled with water. I assumed they would float, although I did not look-up the density of PET plastic. Not having to buy glass stirring rods means I will lose none in shipment.

Just looked it up: PET has a density of 1.38 grams/cubic centimeter. That's 38% greater than water at 1.00 grams/cubic centimeter. I had no idea. I figgered because it's a thinnish plastic, that a beer bottle made of it would float. I have learned something new, today. And saved a little bit of money...