Blow off tube

aujones61 · May 15, 2011

How long can I leave a blow off tube on my IPA before I put the airlock on? Krausen already went through the tube and into my bottle of sanitized water.

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bumstigedy · May 15, 2011

Not sure, but I have left mine on for about a week with good results.

aujones61 · May 15, 2011

Yea I was thinking it's probably just as good as my 3 piece airlock.

Revvy · May 15, 2011

As long as you would an airlock...they server the same purpose.

Krane · May 15, 2011

You can leave it on the whole time. Some people switch to an airlock and some don't. I've left the blowoff tube on the entire time for most of my beers for simplicity. The only issue would be if you switched to an airlock before the blowoff is complete. You can leave the blowoff tube on the whole time it's fermenting/conditioning or switch to an airlock and it will be fine.

aujones61 · May 15, 2011

Heck I'll just leave it on the whole time one less thing to mess with or mess up.

aujones61 · May 15, 2011

Bums,

Do you know if that orange carboy cap in your pic will fit a better bottle?

aujones61 · May 15, 2011

Here is the setup. Basement stays between 64--67 all day.

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