Airlock not releasing air

[MattyIceGfunk]

So today my air lock was very active from last nights brew but I noticed I must have put to much water in and I dont think the air was releasing properly. After adjusting the top activity resumed along with the bubbles. I realize it will probably be ok but for future reference can this mess with the taste?

 

[Yooper]

No. An airlock is just a one-way valve to release co2 from the container without allowing in oxygen and fruitflies. Having a leak is fine, as long as nothing can get inside the fermenter. I have some bucket lids that don't seal airtight, and that's ok.

 

[unionrdr]

Why would the liquid be all the way up to the airlock? Otherwise it sounds like you should be ok.