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07-11-2006, 09:19 AM
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fermenter in the dark
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this is something iv'e been wondering...why keep carboy in the dark....
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07-11-2006, 10:35 AM
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Direct sunlight will interact with the hopps oils, and make the beer taste skunky.
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07-11-2006, 12:47 PM
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I wrap mine with an old black t-shirt and hold it on with a rubber band. Works so far!
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07-11-2006, 01:01 PM
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Mine are in the closet with a wet towel wrapped around it. No light getting in there!
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07-11-2006, 01:49 PM
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Question about the wet towel technique. Ive tried this and after re-wetting the towel for a few days I can smell mildew in the room. Do you all just change out your towels or do you think the mildew doesnt have a chance against our mighty airlocks...
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07-11-2006, 01:51 PM
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Well you are in Florida. Its allready humid there. Im out in the desert, so Im rewetting the towels every morning and afternoon. Theres no chance for mildrew to grow here as long as its open to the air.
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07-11-2006, 01:52 PM
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In Orlando, I'd change the towels every other day. Steel mildews there!
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07-11-2006, 04:17 PM
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ok but do you think mildew could in any way contaminate my fermenter, considering Im using an airlock filled w/ vodka?
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07-11-2006, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by gonzoflick
ok but do you think mildew could in any way contaminate my fermenter, considering Im using an airlock filled w/ vodka?
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no, the mildew can't circumvent or otherwise pentrate the airlock...
at least not until you open it and you're touching the outside of the fermenter and all your racking equipment, etc...
i'd try to avoid allowing things to grow on the outside of my fermenter, if i were you... |
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07-11-2006, 04:24 PM
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If mildew's an issue, I guess I would be inclined to buy a big ol' plastic tub and do a water bath instead of a wet towel.
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