How to determine active fermentation in a Stainless Conical?

[Burndog]

Missing the visual aspect of a Cartboy having moved to a stainless steel Conical.

I'm seeing the pressure release gauge is showing 15psi which indicates there IS activity. Just not sure how much. Maybe it's just a perspective that no longer will be present when using a Conical...

I'm thinking the proper process is to use a blowoff device/tube and then when fermentation slows, move to the pressure relief value to add in Carbonation since this is a uni-tank.

Is this what most other do?

 

[stevehaun]

Yes, I would use a blow-off tube for the majority of the fermentation.

 

[augiedoggy]

*as per the other thread you have on this subject yes, you should be using a blow off tube for primary. if anything for safety.

 

[schematix]

Checking the gravity of samples is best way to confirm fermentation has started and the rate at which it’s progressing.