Sanitizing an airlock

[Warped04]

Hey,

I'm making a starter (and I must admit, it's been a while). All I need to sanitize is my airlock because I'm cooking directly in the 1000ml flask. This leaves me to the air lock.

I don't want to have to mix up a batch Iodopher, just for the airlock.

Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[FlyGuy]

You could boil it in a pot of water for about 15 mins.

 

[EdWort]

When I make a starter in a 1000ml flask, I just put foil over it and leave it on. It will sanitize during the boil and it will let any CO2 vent while keeping bad air out.

No need for an airlock if you do it this way.

 

[Warped04]

You could boil it in a pot of water for about 15 mins.

Thanks Fly...Once again I owe ya!

 

[Warped04]

When I make a starter in a 1000ml flask, I just put foil over it and leave it on. It will sanitize during the boil and it will let any CO2 vent while keeping bad air out.

No need for an airlock if you do it this way.

Thank you Mr. Apfelwein Never thought about that...I guess enough CO2 is escaping to prevent anything from coming in?

 

[DeathBrewer]

yes, and you get better aeration with foil. the airlock doesn't let ENOUGH in