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Old 11-17-2005, 09:36 PM   #1
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my brewers best kit came with a three piece plastic airlock. i also have a glass double bubble one. which should i use? which one will work better is what im asking.


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Old 11-17-2005, 09:37 PM   #2
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They both work equally well.
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Old 11-17-2005, 10:10 PM   #3
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I like three piece airlocks, as I find them easier to clean. In use, there isn't much difference.
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I'll chime in for the bubble one. I really don't like the way the 3 piece ones bubble. Either one will work but the 3 piece is more finiky about the liquid level. The bubble one works till it's totally gone.
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I'll second the three piece. Comes apart so you can clean everything. If the level does drop, just add a little sanitizer solution.
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So basically, go with whichever one is the most aesthetically pleasing to your eye!


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