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Old 10-07-2010, 12:16 AM   #11
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I just changed from blow-off hose to S-airlock tonight and filled with Star-San and have had to refill 3 times in less than 3 hours. I take it I should have left hose on. Beer is on 3 days fermenting.


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I use blow off until fermentation slows...3-7 days. then toss on an airlock. no worries
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good time for this to be mentioned. reminded me my 1.5 year old mead needed another fill of vodka in the airlock


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