Shred
Former Microbrewery Founder & Pro Brewer
This is my first time attempting a blow-off of this type. I've done large blow-offs from carboys, but never attached a 5/16 hose to a 3-piece air lock.
I pitched this beer last night. A 6 gallon batch. With such little head space, I figured better safe than sorry. The hose is going down into a vase half filled with Starsan.
I checked on it this morning and it didn't seem to be blowing bubbles in the Starsan, but the lid was all swollen. With light pressure I relieved the swelling and the vase bubbled like crazy.
Is there any reason to think this blow-off configuration is inadequate? Is the lid going to pop off and ruin my beer (and floors)?
I pitched this beer last night. A 6 gallon batch. With such little head space, I figured better safe than sorry. The hose is going down into a vase half filled with Starsan.
I checked on it this morning and it didn't seem to be blowing bubbles in the Starsan, but the lid was all swollen. With light pressure I relieved the swelling and the vase bubbled like crazy.
Is there any reason to think this blow-off configuration is inadequate? Is the lid going to pop off and ruin my beer (and floors)?