djbradle
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Tried to replace the blowoff hose to insert a bung and airlock to free the hose for my my next brew but the stupid starsan is too slippery for the bung to stay in place. Tin foil I guess?
So much for the bung and air lock
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Seven
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I usually just blot the bung dry with a clean paper towel before inserting it.
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djbradle
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I could try that but I want to stay as sani-fresh as possible.
kandofab
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use tin foil or plastic wrap and a rubber band. i had to do that once.
cgenebrewer
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if its a glass vessel I usually just put a torch to it to dry off any liquid.
Be advised that glass rapidly changing temperature likes to shatter. And water is an EXCELLENT conductor or heat.
Be advised that glass rapidly changing temperature likes to shatter. And water is an EXCELLENT conductor or heat.
I've been using a clean papertowel to dry both the bung and the carboy opening for many years. Otherwise, the stopper slips up.
beergolf
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It is better that it slips out than what I had happen recently. I was having trouble getting it to stay in place because of the slippery star san. I pushed a little too hard and the stopper ended up in the carboy. DOH.
Luckily I had a spare.
Luckily I had a spare.
I use the tape-it-in-place method as well and it seems to work fine. Just yesterday, though, I transferred two beers to the secondary carboys. I tried a little different method and let the bungs sanitize for a while then, set them on a paper towel, bottom side up, to dry for a bit. They locked right in place.
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djbradle
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Thnx guys! All excellent ideas. Happy New Year and stay safe!
