airlock on fermenting bin

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beertrix

airlock on fermenting bin

Post by beertrix » Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:56 pm

can anyone give me info on how best to fit an airlock to my 5 gallon bin
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mickhew

Re: airlock on fermenting bin

Post by mickhew » Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:00 pm

Just drill a hole, put the rubber bung in, then stick the airlock in. Any reason why you want to use one ? Not a lot of people bother, not really necessary. I just snap the lid shut, then crack it open slightly to let excess gas out.
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Re: airlock on fermenting bin

Post by floydmeddler » Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:03 pm

Yes, but then you don't get to hear its first words! I love the sight and sound of a bubbling fermenter. :D
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Re: airlock on fermenting bin

Post by trucker5774 » Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:08 pm

Buy the bung ( you can get a small one for lids) so you know what size hole to make. Bore the hole off to one side so when you lift the handle it's not in the way. I like to use an airlock as I find it gives a "guide" as to fermentation and when it's towards the end.
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Mogwyth

Re: airlock on fermenting bin

Post by Mogwyth » Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:30 pm

Another way is to use a grommet, cheaper than bungs.

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Re: airlock on fermenting bin

Post by shandypants5 » Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:35 pm

I use an airlock on both my fermenters.

Is it wrong to stand watchin bubbles while you drink your morning coffee ? :?
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Re: airlock on fermenting bin

Post by minimilo » Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:42 pm

shandypants5 wrote:I use an airlock on both my fermenters.

Is it wrong to stand watchin bubbles while you drink your morning coffee ? :?
Only my wife seems to have a problem with it!
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Re: airlock on fermenting bin

Post by Mogwyth » Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:46 pm

minimilo wrote:
shandypants5 wrote:I use an airlock on both my fermenters.

Is it wrong to stand watchin bubbles while you drink your morning coffee ? :?
Only my wife seems to have a problem with it!
Wastes an awful lot of time, but hey who's got anything better to do :lol:
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Re: airlock on fermenting bin

Post by floydmeddler » Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:48 pm

minimilo wrote:
shandypants5 wrote:I use an airlock on both my fermenters.

Is it wrong to stand watchin bubbles while you drink your morning coffee ? :?
Only my wife seems to have a problem with it!

I live in a small flat and ferment beside my TV. I sometimes lay on the sofa, switch off the TV and watch the fermenter.
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Re: airlock on fermenting bin

Post by Ditch » Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:01 pm

LMFAO! You guys are some sad bazztards! :mrgreen:

I, initially, tried an airlock with my Coopers Stout. Proved a complete waste of time ~ could've been a lot worse. The stuff just spews out through the 'lock and leads to drama and emotion. I stopped bothering after that :roll:
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Mogwyth

Re: airlock on fermenting bin

Post by Mogwyth » Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:09 pm

There are exceptions to every rule Ditch, Coopers Stout being one such exception I didn't even bother with an airlock after seeing how it ferments on here :lol:
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