No Airlock?

[STL_Lucas]

So after brewing my first batch of beer about 3 weeks ago I knew I wasn't going to be able to wait until it was finished for another so on Saturday I bought another fermenter and started a second batch. The one thing I forgot was to buy a 2nd airlock and I didn't realize this until about 4:00 on Saturday when I was about halfway through my boil and the LHBS was closed. Since my beer that was already fermenting was already about 2.5 to 3 weeks in I went ahead and used the airlock for the new batch and put a sanitized piece of foil over the top of my carboy with a rubber band. Seems like it sealed up the carboy pretty well and there wasn't any more co2 coming out so I think everything is ok. I ordered two more airlocks and they'll be here today I was just wondering what the thoughts were on this carboy sitting for 4 days without an airlock just covered in foil like it is. Any risks here or is the consensus that everything should be alright?

Thanks for the help!

 

[billl]

It's not ideal, but you should be fine.

And just for future reference, its a good idea to spend $20 on a bunch of little replacement parts - airlocks, tubes, gaskets, gromits, corks etc. Eventually, you are going to break them, lose them, or drop them in the wort

 

[RobInOre]

I think the alcohol will kill any nasties that might be present. My dad used to brew in a garbage can with a loose lid on it. I keep several emergency spares when it comes to air locks and racking equipment.

 

[Homercidal]

You will be fine.

And I second the suggestion to buy more of the smaller things. I must have 8 airlocks not in use at any given time. Lots of O-rings, washers, disconnects, hose, clamps, etc.

 

[STL_Lucas]

Thanks for the responses guys. I wasn't too worried about it just wanted to confirm that everything would be alright. I did order 1 extra airlock this time so I will have three of them after my delivery today and only two fermenters. I also have an extra racking cane an extra hose and a few extra thermometers. I'll add another airlock or two and some extra hoses and grommits to the list to keep on hand. Thanks for the help!