I just upgraded to an Erlenmeyer flask with a stir plate. On the first two times I've use it, I have had problems controlling the "hot break" when boiling up my DME. The thought occurred to me to try a single drop of FemCap. Anybody done it?
FermCap in Starter?
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MachineShopBrewing
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I use it every time I boil in my flask.
rtt121
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HossTheGreat
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I use it everytime as well, but you still need to watch it. I have a 1000ml flask and still get boilovers even when using it.
LaurieGator
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Oh boy! I wish I would have seen this thread BEFORE my 5 boil-overs today in my 2L flask... Will remember this for next time 
Nuggethead
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I make 1250ml starters in a 2000ml flask and always use 1 drop fermcap. It's magical at stopping boil overs. Would never boil in a flask without it.
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