Finished making my brew fridge, Will my airlock be ok??

[Bootcutboy]

Howdy all, as you can see from the pics below I got my 1st beer fridge built yesterday and my first brew on the go today, just a wilko Cerveza lager to test the fridge out so I’m not too bothered if anything goes wrong this time.

The only real problem I have is that there is not enough room for an airlock to fit completely in without it bending over as you can see from the pics. This means that the grommet is maybe not as sealed shut as I should be. Will it all be ok? Just wondering what you guys reckon? Am I just going to ruin the brew? Is there an alternative airlock teqniqur I can apply instead please? And advice would be very gratefully received.
I should also add that I have ordered a couple of the other kinds other Handy type airlocks which I am hoping will be less tall and fit in better and will change them over when they arrive.

 

[samale]

You don't really need an airlock. I would just remove it and cover the hole with a bit of tin foil to stop anything dropping in

 

[Bootcutboy]

You don't really need an airlock. I would just remove it and cover the hole with a bit of tin foil to stop anything dropping in

do you mean use a small piece of foil just bigger than the small hole and tuck the foil in underneath the grommet? Will that do?

 

[samale]

Just tape a bit over the top. The gas will still get out. Or if your worried only tape 3 sides.

 

[Bootcutboy]

Just tape a bit over the top. The gas will still get out. Or if your worried only tape 3 sides.

Ok thanks for that. As long as I am using the fridge Will foil over the hole work for all kits, lager, cider, beer, red and white wines?

 

[unforgiven]

Ok thanks for that. As long as I am using the fridge Will foil over the hole work for all kits, lager, cider, beer, red and white wines?

wilko sell some smaller air locks that might just fit in that space

 

[Ghillie]

Throw that S-type airlock in the bucket and get one of these: A fraction of the height and better all round:

https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/product/cylindrical-airlock/

 

[Bootcutboy]

Throw that S-type airlock in the bucket and get one of these: A fraction of the height and better all round:

https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/product/cylindrical-airlock/

Aye I did mention in my original message that I had bought a couple of those types of airlocks so hopefully yes they will fit better once they’re delivered. Thanks a lot for the advice.

 

[unforgiven]

Throw that S-type airlock in the bucket and get one of these: A fraction of the height and better all round:

https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/product/cylindrical-airlock/

yes them

 

[Chippy_Tea]

If the new airlocks are too tall make a blow off tube, the tap you get on a standard syphon tube will fit into the grommet hole in the FV lid.

 

[Clint]

This...

 

[The Baron]

cylinder airlock or a blow off tube both as mentioned

 

[Bootcutboy]

If the new airlocks are too tall make a blow off tube, the tap you get on a standard syphon tube will fit into the grommet hole in the FV lid.

Many thanks for the advice, what liquid have you got in the bottle?

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Many thanks for the advice, what liquid have you got in the bottle?

Its not mine but i do use one and i use water as its unlikely to be sucked back into the FV.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Have a look at this thread - https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/how-to-make-a-blow-off-tube.48970/

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