I'm getting ready to set up some sour fermentations that will likely become part of a solera. One of the bigger issue is accidentally letting the airlocks run dry due to the long aging times.
Do you think there would be any issue with using silicone oil or something similar in the airlock in lieu of water, vodka, sanitizer, etc? I was thinking of one of the thinner grades, like 50 cst or so.
Silicone oil is typically made up of poly(dimethylsiloxanes), which is the active component in Fermcap and anti-foam agents. I'm not concerned about potential contamination or anything if some got into the carboy/barrel.
Do you think there would be any issue with using silicone oil or something similar in the airlock in lieu of water, vodka, sanitizer, etc? I was thinking of one of the thinner grades, like 50 cst or so.
Silicone oil is typically made up of poly(dimethylsiloxanes), which is the active component in Fermcap and anti-foam agents. I'm not concerned about potential contamination or anything if some got into the carboy/barrel.