Not to add more fuel to the fire but I was in the same situation recently. I bought a new fermentation bucket and lid threw a batch of pale ale together (for SWMBO) and for 3 days now no bubbling from the airlock. Weird my other bucket always does. Anyway read up here and as hard as it was I...
nevermind found my answer.
Just recieved a new primary bucket and lid. No hole drilled for airlock. anyone know what size grommet to get. Forgot my airlock at home today was going to pick one up after work to brew this weekend
I noticed on my diswasher there is a sanitize and anti-bacterial setting. Need to find the manual for further clarification on what each dose. Only problem with mine is that it will take ~94 min. to complete. No way to just do the sanitize rinse.