StillSmart

Lid loose or not

2010-11-21T16:58:09+00:00

Cheers guys I have the lid on at the moment

For temp because the spare room is a bit chilly I have the fermenter bucket in a curver tub full of water with. Fish tank heater in at 22deg c I have done this as the last one I did took over 2 week

Statistics: Posted by Pinhead — Sun Nov 21, 2010 4:58 pm

Lid loose or not

2010-11-21T16:43:15+00:00

concur..... it\'s often temperature dependant.
I\'ve got 3 batches of SS triple in the outhouse at the moment, they\'re normally done in a week indoors, but as it probably averages 16 to 18 C outside they\'re still bubbling slightly, and they haven\'t been so vigorous that I need to remove the lid, or airlock etc.
Yes, when it\'s warmer, I\'ll sometimes remove the airlock and just put a plug of cotton wool in the grommet, just in case any flies get around.
But as I say, as I\'ve not really bothered about the temp at the moment, the airlocks have been fine with the lids on...

Statistics: Posted by Phantom — Sun Nov 21, 2010 4:43 pm

Lid loose or not

2010-11-21T16:34:21+00:00

Andy I most times use an airlock but if im using say alcotec 48 if it gets too much (lid expands) i loosen the lid but still keep the airlock on, its a historic thing with me as i had a bad time once with wine that went to vinegar and lost all my mash - that shouldn\'t happen with the sort of mash that is used in spirit making though.

Hope this helps

Statistics: Posted by hic52 — Sun Nov 21, 2010 4:34 pm

Lid loose or not

2010-11-21T16:19:04+00:00

Pretty much as above what\'s best lid sat on loose or sealed on with an air lock in

It\'s a ss triple that\'s on the go at the moment
Andy

Statistics: Posted by Pinhead — Sun Nov 21, 2010 4:19 pm