My primary ferment on my 1 gallon batch is almost done and I plan on racking to secondary to clear. However, the carboy is only filled to the point where the carboy only just begins to slope. I believe this is too much headspace for a secondary ferment.
So, I went out and bought some flat glass marbles. I read somewhere that sanitized glass marbles can be used to raise the level up to the neck. When I got the marbles home, I see the following listed on the label:
"Do not use in hot water. Not for use in aquariums".
At this point I'm questioning why they are not for use in aquariums and if something about them could affect my cider. The package calls them "Glass Gems" and they certainly seems like glass.
Any thoughts on the risk of trying to use these to raise the cider level in the carboy?
Thanks!
So, I went out and bought some flat glass marbles. I read somewhere that sanitized glass marbles can be used to raise the level up to the neck. When I got the marbles home, I see the following listed on the label:
"Do not use in hot water. Not for use in aquariums".
At this point I'm questioning why they are not for use in aquariums and if something about them could affect my cider. The package calls them "Glass Gems" and they certainly seems like glass.
Any thoughts on the risk of trying to use these to raise the cider level in the carboy?
Thanks!