# Containers **URL:** \ **Category:** First Cook Essentials\ **Created:** [June 1, 2019, 3:53am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/containers/21477 "2019-06-01T03:53:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Siknik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9fc29f/32.png) [@Siknik](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Siknik)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2019, 3:53am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/containers/21477/1 "2019-06-01T03:53:30Z")
Hello all I am back and my new anova works…ok I live in New South Wales Australia and after spending 1hr on the net on Amazon and eBay I am finding it hard to get a dish and lid and rack under $400 del you American guyz can get it all for $100 grrr I also see that anova sell a lid for the stock pots can anytell me if it works on a standard Aussie pot? Baccarat is my pot brand…by the way my eggs were Devine this morning and my chicken stock is coming along well. ---
**Author:** ![Scopuli](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/scopuli/32/5340_2.png) [@Scopuli](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Scopuli)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2019, 4:12am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/containers/21477/2 "2019-06-01T04:12:49Z")
I recommend these items for cooking for a small party of 4-6: > **[Amazon.com: Cambro 2SFSCW135 Food Storage Container, 2 Quart, 7-1/4" x 7-1/4" x...](https://www.amazon.com/Camwear-Polycarbonate-Square-Storage-Containers/dp/B002PMVSXE)** > > Buy Cambro 2SFSCW135 Food Storage Container, 2 Quart, 7-1/4" x 7-1/4" x 3-7/8", Polycarbonate: Container Sets - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases > **[Amazon.com: EVERIE Silicone Lid, Compatible with Cambro Sous Vide Container 12...](https://www.amazon.com/EVERIE-Silicone-Compatible-Cambro-Container/dp/B07689J54B)** > > Amazon.com: EVERIE Silicone Lid, Compatible with Cambro Sous Vide Container 12 Qt and Compatible with Anova Sous Vide Cooker (Corner Mount) : Home & Kitchen ---
**Author:** ![Scopuli](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/scopuli/32/5340_2.png) [@Scopuli](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Scopuli)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2019, 4:14am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/containers/21477/3 "2019-06-01T04:14:01Z")
Post the dimensions of your pot and I will help you find a lid. ---
**Author:** ![Scopuli](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/scopuli/32/5340_2.png) [@Scopuli](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Scopuli)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2019, 4:17am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/containers/21477/4 "2019-06-01T04:17:03Z")
See this for ideas… I might try to make one out of a cooler like this person… > [@Sous Vide Container Recommendations and your ideas?](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/sous-vide-container-recommendations-and-your-ideas/13847/3): > > There are factors that determine what cooking vessel I choose for my cook. What am I cooking? How long is the cook? How long before I cook it? The more insulated your container the less work your Anova has to do. In addition, you can use the ice bath notification feature for longer periods of times if you are using a cooler. I think everyone here knows by now that I’m a big advocate of the Coleman 24-can and 48-can Stacker coolers but my round Igloo? It can keep a cook on ice for three da… ---
**Author:** ![Siknik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9fc29f/32.png) [@Siknik](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Siknik)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2019, 4:19am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/containers/21477/5 "2019-06-01T04:19:33Z")
Yes they do not ship them to Australia so I found them in australia they are very expensive about $300 All up. ---
**Author:** ![Scopuli](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/scopuli/32/5340_2.png) [@Scopuli](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Scopuli)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2019, 4:22am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/containers/21477/6 "2019-06-01T04:22:56Z")
The post I shared shows someone that made them out of a cooler! An insulated box of some sort would be best. ---
**Author:** ![Siknik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9fc29f/32.png) [@Siknik](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Siknik)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2019, 4:33am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/containers/21477/7 "2019-06-01T04:33:32Z")
This is a pic for you ---
**Author:** ![Scopuli](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/scopuli/32/5340_2.png) [@Scopuli](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Scopuli)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2019, 4:51am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/containers/21477/9 "2019-06-01T04:51:05Z")
This is a good read by @SouthernDad > [@Tallest and shortest containers to use](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/tallest-and-shortest-containers-to-use/10990/2): > > When you first get your Anova, just use a few different inexpensive containers to see what works best for how and what you cook. My cooking needs will most likely vary from yours. There are times that I can use a stock pot, a square container, or a rectangle container. I might need a cooler. I have ordered one of the Coleman Stackers and will do a review on how it works as a sous vide cooking vessel when it finally arrives. I was heavily leaning toward the [Rubbermaid square containers](https://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Commercial-6306CLE-SpaceSaver-Containers/dp/B077F8K49C/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1512487255&sr=8-4&keywords=sous+vide+rubbermaid) becau… ---
**Author:** ![Siknik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9fc29f/32.png) [@Siknik](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Siknik)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2019, 5:54am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/containers/21477/10 "2019-06-01T05:54:14Z")
Sorry just short of 27cm ---
**Author:** ![Scopuli](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/scopuli/32/5340_2.png) [@Scopuli](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Scopuli)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2019, 6:38am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/containers/21477/11 "2019-06-01T06:38:15Z")
[https://shopsousvide.com/sous-vide-shop/sous-vide-cooking-accessories/everie-sous-vide-container-pot-12-quart-with-silicone-lid-for-joule/](https://shopsousvide.com/sous-vide-shop/sous-vide-cooking-accessories/everie-sous-vide-container-pot-12-quart-with-silicone-lid-for-joule/) ---
**Author:** ![Scopuli](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/scopuli/32/5340_2.png) [@Scopuli](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Scopuli)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2019, 6:38am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/containers/21477/12 "2019-06-01T06:38:56Z")
I’m hoping they ship to you… [https://shopsousvide.com/sous-vide-product/sous-vide-containers/](https://shopsousvide.com/sous-vide-product/sous-vide-containers/) ---
**Author:** ![Ember](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/ember/32/729_2.png) [@Ember](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Ember)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2019, 7:05am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/containers/21477/13 "2019-06-01T07:05:54Z")
Amazon will not deliver to Australia. Amazon Au is criminally expensive. And shipping fees from outside Australia are high. I use a cheap storage box that I got from the local tightwad shop. I’m sure you’d find something suitable at Bunnings or similar. For long and large cooks I use an on tartan esky that I found in the garage. Cut a hole in the lid and it works a treat. My point is, don’t waste money needlessly. Much better to learn how you will most likely use your device and then buy something inexpensive that fits the bill. That way you can use the money saved on food with which to experiment. ---
**Author:** ![Siknik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9fc29f/32.png) [@Siknik](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Siknik)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2019, 10:35am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/containers/21477/14 "2019-06-01T10:35:17Z")
Ok so say I continue using my bacarrat pot for small jobs how would you say I limit evaporation. Will visit Bunnings tomorrow or a cheap esky is there any product I shouldn’t use? My husband could cut hole very easy. Yes definately not easy to find anything sous in australia $48 USA and by the time you get to checkout they want $248 Lol thankyou for you help and kind words…it is definately the way my mind was going. ---
**Author:** ![Ember](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/ember/32/729_2.png) [@Ember](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Ember)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2019, 11:10am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/containers/21477/15 "2019-06-01T11:10:09Z")
If you’re using a stock pot then either aluminium foil or Glad Wrap can be used to cover the top and reduce evaporation for long cooks. Short cooks I only used to cover when using higher temps, over 65C. The box I use for regular, quick cooks (up to 85 for vegiesshort and hot for or up to 8 hours below 65C) is a 12L pseudo-Tuppaware storage box with lid. It has deformed slightly with 3 years of use, but it’s at no risk of failure. ---
**Author:** ![chatnoir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecd19e/32.png) [@chatnoir](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/chatnoir)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2019, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/containers/21477/16 "2019-06-01T12:36:57Z")
Siknik, welcome, and as a newcomer to the Anova Community you will do well to follow Ember’s gentle guidance. Invest some time in reading and learning. Dimensions and materials are much more important than a brand name for cooking vessels. Start with what you have until SV cooking experience leads you elsewhere. A covered and bath towel-wrapped stock pot might be all you will ever need. Just be sure to place some insulating material beneath it where a lot of heat can be lost. Somewhere in NSW there must be restaurant supply stores as sources for all your cooking needs. Your local restaurants all have storage needs so use what they use. It’s been my experience that the more Asian the source the better for economical reasons. Get to know one. ---
**Author:** ![Michael70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c68b51/32.png) [@Michael70](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Michael70)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2019, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/containers/21477/17 "2019-06-03T17:43:35Z")
Yes, the lid will fit on most posts of amedium to large size. ---
**Author:** ![Michael70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c68b51/32.png) [@Michael70](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Michael70)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2019, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/containers/21477/18 "2019-06-03T17:46:52Z")
Inova now has 2 sous vide lids. One for the Anove “Nano” and now one for the “Precision Anova” (wi-if and Bluetooth). ---
**Author:** ![Mirozen](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/mirozen/32/2786_2.png) [@Mirozen](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/Mirozen)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2019, 2:47am UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/containers/21477/19 "2019-06-09T02:47:26Z")
I know I’m chiming in late here (been away a bit), but I think cutting a cover to float atop any pot is worth considering. I use a piece of “Reflectix Bubble Pack Insulation” to cover my 25 can Coleman Cooler, but Reflectix could be cut to fit any container used to cook sous vide. ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/anova/original/2X/b/ba111f37e084efde922618416e88e2c7ccae600a.jpg)