i pitched the yeast in my second batch close to 48 hours ago now and i have yet to see any action in the air lock. the only change i had made from my first to second batch is i used iodie cleaner instead of a contact type. my question is can the iodine kill the yeast?
can iodine kill yeast
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There's nothing wrong....
Fermentation can take 24 to 72 hrs to show visible signs, and by visible signs we don't necessarily mean a bubbling airlock.
It IS a sticky at the top of the beginners forum for a reason, afterall.
And at proper dillution, no, iodine will not harm your yeast...we wouldn't be using it as a no-rinse sanitizer if that were the case.....
Relax.....
Fermentation can take 24 to 72 hrs to show visible signs, and by visible signs we don't necessarily mean a bubbling airlock.
It IS a sticky at the top of the beginners forum for a reason, afterall.
And at proper dillution, no, iodine will not harm your yeast...we wouldn't be using it as a no-rinse sanitizer if that were the case.....
Relax.....
