Air lock?

[tom_kent]

Does anyone think that it might be a good idea to fit a air lock to the top of my fermentation bucket as the pressure of the co2 keeps blowing the lid outwards

 

[fermentall]

Hi TK,yes it would be a good idea but temporarily just unsnap the lid in one place to reduce pressure.

 

[tom_kent]

I'll drill a little hole in the lid now. Cheers pal

 

[Sean_Mc]

There's really no need to, gas can escape even with the lid firmly snapped shut

 

[Samarith]

How much 'outwards' are we talking about?

If its taut like a drum skin that's fine, if it's getting blown off that's bad.

 

[tom_kent]

Just bulges outwards, I think it's more that I wanna fiddle with it lol. I think we need a section on the site to review kits that we have done and to say what off the shelf product it tastes like :-)

 

[Aleman]

IT IS ONLY WINEMAKERS THAT NEED TO USE AN AIRLOCK, BEER MAKERS JUST NEED TO UNSNAP A FEW INCHES OF THE LID TO LET THE EXCESS CO2 ESCAPE!!

 

[tom_kent]

Oh ok thanks I'll just leave it well alone now then lol. I just love a good fiddle lol

 

[artyb]

i have air locks in my lids,it a good clue to how the brew is going.. :party:
i use them for wine and beer, two min job with a stepped drill or a heated piece of 22m copper pipe.... :thumb: