Types of Air Locks

[mew]

There are two common types of air lock for fermentation, but I don't know which to get. Are there really any major functional differences between the cylindrical type and the S type? What do you prefer?

 

[Orpheus]

There are two common types of air lock for fermentation, but I don't know which to get. Are there really any major functional differences between the cylindrical type and the S type? What do you prefer?

Personally, I prefer the cylindrical to the S type for the simple reason that if you ever get a really active fermentation that bubbles up into the air lock, with the cylindrical, you can just take it apart and clean it. With the S type, you'd pretty much have to throw it away.

Other than that, they both do the job equally well. One doesn't function better than the other.

 

[Jack]

I also prefer the cylindrical one because they're usually cheaper.

 

[ARFan]

I prefer the cylindrical for the same reason Orpheus specified.

 

[Carne de Perro]

Simpler is better, cylindrical for me. Whoot!

 

[anthrobe]

cylindrical for me as well. Although since I use starters, I find myself always using a blow off tube . Those little airlocks just can't keep up with my happy yeasties!!

 

[ajf]

I prefer the S type because they are cheaper, and I've never had any difficulty cleaning them.

-a.

 

[Carne de Perro]

I prefer the S type because they are cheaper, and I've never had any difficulty cleaning them.

-a.

Funny, the cylindrical is cheaper @ my LHBS. Course 10 to 20 cents isn't a big deal anyway.