85 Haro Designs
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So, as I browse through the subject matter I notice that some people are having midnight "explosions" when their airlock becomes clogged with the foam / debris.
I'm about to put my first batch to IPA into my carboy (now demarked nicely with gallon graduation marks on the side, thanks to suggestions from the members) and I was wondering if I should be afraid of my airlock becoming clogged during fermentation?
My carboy is a 6.5 gallon size and I'll be making a 5 gallon batch. Is this enough room to allow for expansion of the foam without clogging the airlock?
Is there one situation where a blow-off is a neccessity?
As always, any and all info is appreciated.
PS - I have my own contracting company so I'd be happy to trade some know-how for know-how.
I'm about to put my first batch to IPA into my carboy (now demarked nicely with gallon graduation marks on the side, thanks to suggestions from the members) and I was wondering if I should be afraid of my airlock becoming clogged during fermentation?
My carboy is a 6.5 gallon size and I'll be making a 5 gallon batch. Is this enough room to allow for expansion of the foam without clogging the airlock?
Is there one situation where a blow-off is a neccessity?
As always, any and all info is appreciated.
PS - I have my own contracting company so I'd be happy to trade some know-how for know-how.