When the yeasts ferment, what gases are put off by the process? I moved my fermenting from the garage (too cold), to a basement bathroom closet (still pretty cold)- it's pretty rank in there, but I was wondering if the gases put off are either toxic or flammable? I want to put a space heater in there on low, but don't want anything blowing up...
Yeast gases: What's in them?
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the vast majority of what yeast makes during fermentation (anaerobic respiration) is co2 which is not only non-flammable but will displace oxygen needed for most fires to burn and actually extinguish the flames. they can produce trace amounts of H2S(hydrogen sulphide) and a few other chemicals but nothing in high enough concentrations to cause any issues beyond the smell.
RugenBrau
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carbon dioxide......you won't blow anything up
TO my knowledge the only flame danger is if we hold a bic lighter someplace AFTER drinking mass quantities of beverages containing live yeast ...
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No...Co2 is actually the gas that is used in many types of fire extinguishers....it's not going to blow anyting up! Like K1v1116 said, It's all good.
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Revvy...Tha'ts PRICELESS!
No...Co2 is actually the gas that is used in many types of fire extinguishers....it's not going to blow anyting up! Like K1v1116 said, It's all good.
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Edcculus
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Some yeast strains can put off a wicked amount of H2S, which people around here have dubbed "Rhino Farts". It can smell terrible, but you won't blow anything up.
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