J jporter321 New Member Joined Aug 11, 2011 Messages 2 Reaction score 0 Location Charlottesville Aug 11, 2011 #1 I was out of town for 4 days and when I got back I realized that there was a slight tear in the gasket around my air lock, so air was just leaking around the air lock. Is it spoiled?
I was out of town for 4 days and when I got back I realized that there was a slight tear in the gasket around my air lock, so air was just leaking around the air lock. Is it spoiled?
JonM Well-Known Member Joined Aug 10, 2010 Messages 9,308 Reaction score 4,152 Location Milwaukee Aug 11, 2011 #2 Unlikely. Positive pressure inside the fermenter from the co2 production will keep bad stuff from getting in. It's fine.
Unlikely. Positive pressure inside the fermenter from the co2 production will keep bad stuff from getting in. It's fine.
Revvy Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc HBT Supporter Joined Dec 11, 2007 Messages 41,288 Reaction score 3,775 Location "Detroitish" Michigan Aug 11, 2011 #3 It's fine.
OP OP J jporter321 New Member Joined Aug 11, 2011 Messages 2 Reaction score 0 Location Charlottesville Aug 11, 2011 #4 Thanks!