Worried about no air lock action....

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jay29

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I started a WE World Australian Chardonnay yesterday and zero action as of yet. The temp was about 80 degrees. Did I kill the yeast being 5 degrees to hot and me being impatient? When should I start getting worried if I shouldn't be now? My first wine kit had action in 4 hours!
 
Let it sit. Yeast packages say to activate in 105 degree water, so the 80 degrees won't do a thing.

Also, primary fermentation shouldn't ask for an airlock, just a cover. I use the bucket lid with a paper towel over the airlock hole to keep out bugs and dirt.
 

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