Possible secondary fermentation?

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Re: Possible secondary fermentation?

Postby Klunk » Thu Mar 16, 2017 12:50 pm

So glad I came across this post as i'm experiencing exactly what Thunderbird descriped in the original post. Can I assume that the bungee cord thing was dismissed because it does not allow the Airstill to lift its lid a little to burp?

The other problem I have is that I have to leave home for about 10 days tomorrow. I was thinking of racking my slightly active wash off this evening and perhaps look at picking this up when I return. Will it be OK to do that and "here comes the really daft question", do I put lid back on tight or allow a little air to get to it.

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Re: Possible secondary fermentation?

Postby Easydrinker » Thu Mar 16, 2017 10:42 pm

It does NOT need to burp!
Put the lid on and proceed as normal
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Re: Possible secondary fermentation?

Postby Mash » Fri Mar 17, 2017 7:39 am

RumJohn wrote:I have never seen an Airstill. Are they a pressurized system? I would doubt it.



No and nor do they need to be....
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Re: Possible secondary fermentation?

Postby Mash » Fri Mar 17, 2017 7:42 am

Klunk wrote:So glad I came across this post as i'm experiencing exactly what Thunderbird descriped in the original post. Can I assume that the bungee cord thing was dismissed because it does not allow the Airstill to lift its lid a little to burp?

The other problem I have is that I have to leave home for about 10 days tomorrow. I was thinking of racking my slightly active wash off this evening and perhaps look at picking this up when I return. Will it be OK to do that and "here comes the really daft question", do I put lid back on tight or allow a little air to get to it.

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Treat wash like wine - keep all the air out. Fill bottles to the top and stopper. You can use pop bottles and squeeze the air out before tighening up.

PS get a freezer - it will change your life !
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Re: Possible secondary fermentation?

Postby Klunk » Fri Mar 17, 2017 12:53 pm

Thanks chap. Nice idea about the freezer. If only I had room :'( but in the meantime I better go find containers before I scoot off to the ferry!
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