Wilko 20 pint starter brew kit

[Longhead23]

Hi All, being new I am lacking confidence and need advice. The instructions, which are a little sketchy, suggest leaving one corner of the provided FV loose. I just want to confirm this. How do I leave this loose, yet not contaminate the wort?

Also, if I need to test the OG, which I understand I do, how do I transfer from the FV to the testing tube? I assume a syphon, but with an FV with a tap, this is the only way I can imagine.

Thanks in advance.

Mark

 

[Steveddy]

Hi,

If its one of the bucket and snap on lid jobs- the gas will find a way out without having to leave it loose. I put an airlock on mine for last couple of brews and it barely bubbles! To grab a sample for readings I tend to sterilize a plastic ladle and jug, popping the lid open and shut as quickly as possible, to fill the hydrometer tube.
steve

 

[RichK]

I use a turkey baster to transfer into test jar. About £1 in Wilko.

 

[WierdFish]

Put the lid on but don't clip it tight all the way round. The pressure will find its way out without you having to leave a huge gap. I gave up on airlocks as unless the FV is airtight it won't work. Fine for demijohns, but not a bucket.

If you haven't got a tap then a ladle or turkey baster, as above. Just make sure they are sterile.