Cerpintine
Well-Known Member
My previous thread was of concern with my airlock. At the end of the thread I mentioned the water in it turning a milk chocolate color. Apparently that's normal/common. When I got home from work I immediately jumped in the shower and heard a loud Boom! I thought it was next door. About a half hour later I checked the basement and found the lid popped off.
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Apparently the airlock clogged up. A friend of mine said clean it up, pop it back on and roll with it So I did, this time using whisky instead of water (currently I don't have any vodka and whatnot). But it turned chocolatey again (and also raised 1/3 level), and eventaully wants to clog those air holes up. It's a good thing I caught it, and slightly lifting one part of the airlock's lid relieved a lot of pressure. I cleaned the (airlock) lid and popped it back on, slightly not sealing one part.
What's the best thing I can do? Is seems ok now with the cracked lid but the bubbles keep overflowing and dripping and collecting on the bucket.
Pics:
Apparently the airlock clogged up. A friend of mine said clean it up, pop it back on and roll with it So I did, this time using whisky instead of water (currently I don't have any vodka and whatnot). But it turned chocolatey again (and also raised 1/3 level), and eventaully wants to clog those air holes up. It's a good thing I caught it, and slightly lifting one part of the airlock's lid relieved a lot of pressure. I cleaned the (airlock) lid and popped it back on, slightly not sealing one part.
What's the best thing I can do? Is seems ok now with the cracked lid but the bubbles keep overflowing and dripping and collecting on the bucket.