lets talk air-locks

[Chriso]

Flyguy, good to know Fermcap works even on wheat/rye's. I just might buy some + give it a whirl. I've not used a blowoff yet since I usually run 5 gal in a 6.5 but I'm planning a couple of mostly wheat and mostly rye brews in the next 2 mos.

 

[FlyGuy]

Flyguy, good to know Fermcap works even on wheat/rye's. I just might buy some + give it a whirl. I've not used a blowoff yet since I usually run 5 gal in a 6.5 but I'm planning a couple of mostly wheat and mostly rye brews in the next 2 mos.

It worked wonders on my latest rye PA -- but I had to add a bit more than recommended. The stuff is harmless, so that's fine. It is also cheap, which makes it even better!

 

[gyrfalcon]

LOL, We don't need no stinking airlock/blowoff. Here's a picture of how I ferment

Can you ferment under pressure?

 

[mrk305]

I bought some S-types a while back when I was making small batches of Edwort's Apfelwein. The LHBS was out of 3 piece. They are really kind of cool to watch. Especially if you have five 1 gallon bottles lined up bubbling.

 

[Yuri_Rage]

I used to use 3-piece airlocks, and I'll occasionally fall back to one. Mostly, I just keep a blow-off tube connected the whole time.

 

[Dinbin]

+1 on the 3-piece. I have had the need of a blow off tube a few times, but that was just to keep SWMBO from yelling about beer on the ceiling.

 

[WortMonger]

Can you ferment under pressure?

Yes, if you are interested in some of the research I found online and the procedures that I personally do, here's a link. Also, a guy named Poindexter did an experimental batch as well on this link. If you have any questions or anything feel free to ask. As for this thread, I don't use an airlock. I use a spunding valve. Here's a link to Poindexter's, which are parts I wish I used on mine when I made it (pressure gauge and adjustable relief valve, I like the brass "T" better on mine, but I am also in a bigger keg than he is). It is just a different approach.

 

[Rhoobarb]

3-pc is all I've ever used.

 

[bigben]

I hate the bubble ones....I use a 3-piece

 

[Nazhuret]

there seems to be a lot of love for the 3 piece. Why do you guys like them so much? I have been using the s curve ones but that's just because they were the first ones I saw and grabbed a handful of them.

I've also been wondering about the dry airlocks. Anyone use those? How do you like them?

 

[ohiobrewtus]

3 piece here as well.

 

[Sea]

What's a dyr airlock?

 

[vtchuck]

+1 for s-type. The sound of bubbles is soothing. I fill mine with vodka, whiskey or rum, so if I do have suck-back, I raise my ABV.

I've only needed a blow-off tube when I've had to use a 5-gallon carboy as a primary fermenter. Usually use buckets.

 

[Nazhuret]

What's a [dry] airlock?

The ones I've seen are just a bung with four holes drilled through. Then there's a rubber cap thing that goes over those holes on the top. So pressure is able to get out but can't get in.

They're very simple little devices but I'm not describing them well.

I think I'll pick one up today for my bulk aging apple wine.

 

[Soulive]

My airlock is the 27 piece variety...