Greyhound002
Active Member
Now I understand airlock activity is no sure sign of fermentation but after 72hrs of being in the fermenter I've not had any activity at all.
The bucket is sealed tight. When I press lightly on the lid, the cap inside the airlock will move up and down. So I have CO2 in the bucket, but no bubbling. The airlock is also 3/4 filled with sanitizer, over filled by a bit. There are some dissolved gases in the water but I've not seen it bubble.
This is my first go without a kit and just really cautious. I have a 5gal fermenter but only made a 3gal batch. I also used Danstar Munich yeast, pitched it at 75F, and its fermenting at 65F. The packet said it'd be done in about 4 days but I plan on leaving it alone for 14.
Should I break the seal and take a reading or leave it alone for another week and change? Any ideas, tips, pointers or otherwise would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!!
- Cody
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The bucket is sealed tight. When I press lightly on the lid, the cap inside the airlock will move up and down. So I have CO2 in the bucket, but no bubbling. The airlock is also 3/4 filled with sanitizer, over filled by a bit. There are some dissolved gases in the water but I've not seen it bubble.
This is my first go without a kit and just really cautious. I have a 5gal fermenter but only made a 3gal batch. I also used Danstar Munich yeast, pitched it at 75F, and its fermenting at 65F. The packet said it'd be done in about 4 days but I plan on leaving it alone for 14.
Should I break the seal and take a reading or leave it alone for another week and change? Any ideas, tips, pointers or otherwise would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!!
- Cody
Sent from my ADR6410LVW using Home Brew mobile app