Created vacuum after taking hydrometer reading

[Tubbster85]

So I took my airlock off to take a hydrometer reading, and used the turkey baster method to take my sample which worked very well. After I sanitized the airlock and stopper, I placed it back onto the lid and filled it with water with a little star san in it. I accidentally put too much weight on the lid when I stumbled while getting up creating a vacuum and it sucked some of the water/sanitizer in ( I have an injured back, I wasn't even drinking!). Should I worry about this?

 

[Revvy]

Nope. You just had some suckback. That's why we put some form of SANITIZER in our airlocks, so if it gets in, we don't have to worry.

 

[jderm]

you should be fine, star san is safe to consume and doesn't contribute to flavor (at least in the quantities you're talking about)

 

[Tubbster85]

Thanks for the quick reply rev, I didn't think I should, but being new I'm worried! I did try it out, it's a Nut Brown Ale, after a week so far so good!

 

[amandabab]

your fine.
next time fill the airlock after inserting it.

 

[Tubbster85]

I did fill it after placing it in the lid, but I kinda caught myself on the lid which caused the vacuum. Next time I would squat, I will be on my knees!