Adding a airlock to fermentation bucket

bfbf · 08-19-2009, 09:16 PM

Hi

I have just brought a job lot of stuff (2 King Kegs, Heaters, corker and more!)

The only problem is the fermentation bins have solid lids so I would need to fit an airlock to produce my turbo cider in there.

Is it possible to buy lids (in UK) for them with airlock holes or is there a way of adding one without letting gas leak in and out?

Many Thanks
Ben

**ChshreCat** · 08-19-2009, 09:22 PM

Buy a stopper for your airlock to go in and then drill a hole smaller than the stopper in the lid.

bfbf · 08-19-2009, 09:29 PM

Ok have some stoppers so will do that! Thanks for your help

Synovia · 08-19-2009, 09:34 PM

you can also buy the small gromets that go in the lids for like $.35 a piece at most homebrew places.

RScottyL · 08-20-2009, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChshreCat

Buy a stopper for your airlock to go in and then drill a hole smaller than the stopper in the lid.

I second that, as that is what I did!

I had some free buckets with lids, that didn't have a spigot or airlock.

I just drilled the holes for them, and all is okay!