Secondary in a corny - without gas??

[st_stephen]

Hi,
I have my first batch in primary, 7 days tomorrow. Can I transfer to a corny and prime with sugar even though I don't have c02 yet? I'm thinking I may run the risk of oxidation...

Can I leave in the primary for another week?- will be back home on jan 1

Thanks for any advice,
Stephen

 

[Lounge Lizard]

If those are the only two options, I would leave it in the primary for another week. It won't hurt it, and I have also read here how corny kegs won't seal unless they are under pressure.

If I'm wrong about the latter, I'm sure someone will chime and correct me...

 

[user 574]

I'd personally go for a secondary carboy if you have one. If you don't, I'd recommend getting one. I've only kegged 3 batches thus far and have carbonated with co2 only so can't help you much on carbonating in a keg. I do know when you keg with CO2 you're to hit it with some CO2 then release a couple times to get rid of the O2 though so your oxidation comment is probably a accurate. To what point of concern I don't know either.

 

[david_42]

I'd leave it in the primary.