allanmac00

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Having only fermented in 6.5 glass carboys before, I'll have to ferment a beer this weekend in a 5 gallon (better bottle) carboy. Thus, I'll need to use a blow-off tube. Can I get away with one of those thin racking tubes (not sure what size they are exactly) or do I need one of those fat ones? Just wondering about the tube getting stuck. Thanks!

dontman

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I've done it with the racking tube but I checked and cleared it a couple times while doing it. OTOH, if you have a True Value nearby they have the 3/4" tubing for cheap.

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Johnny9

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New here as well, but the larger tube is used to ensure that it doesn't get clogged up. Once clogged, then you got a real (and messy) problem.

I used a Coppers kit on my first batch with a 6.5 gal bucket and had to switch from an air lock to a blow off tube on day 3 due to all the crud coming out of that thing. That was exciting, but all turned out well.

allanmac00

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Hey Dontman...where are you in Philly? I'm in Roxborough.

dontman

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I'm over in Lansdowne. (SW)

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On Tap: 1. Kelly R. IPA, 2. Roter Hund Hefeweizen, 3. Bud Killer Blonde, 4. Red Dog Pale, 5. Roter Hund Oktoberfest, 6. Pumpkin Ale, 7. McRed's Stout (with new nitro system and stout tap,) Cream Soda, 8. ESB # 3, & 9. Ordinary Bitter.