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by Nickers
Thu Jan 12, 2023 5:09 pm
Forum: What Not To Use/Do
Topic: Air lock filled with sediments?
Replies: 9
Views: 1584

Re: Air lock filled with sediments?

Consider replacing your airlock with a blowoff tube. Especially if you're keen on fermenting wheat or oats.
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Thanks for the advice.
Much appreciated. :thumbup:
by Nickers
Thu Jan 12, 2023 1:33 pm
Forum: What Not To Use/Do
Topic: Air lock filled with sediments?
Replies: 9
Views: 1584

Re: Air lock filled with sediments?

I’ve had that happen when I’ve tried to put too much in the primary fermenter and it “boiled” up into the air lock. Like Red said rinse and replace you will be fine. I’ve even had a ferment that was so aggressive it popped the lid. My wife suggested I change hobbies , make less, or get a bigger buc...
by Nickers
Wed Jan 11, 2023 9:35 pm
Forum: What Not To Use/Do
Topic: Air lock filled with sediments?
Replies: 9
Views: 1584

Re: Air lock filled with sediments?

Thank you.
I did think that would be the case.
by Nickers
Wed Jan 11, 2023 9:25 pm
Forum: What Not To Use/Do
Topic: Air lock filled with sediments?
Replies: 9
Views: 1584

Air lock filled with sediments?

Hi All, New to distilling so forgive my ignorance. :econfused: I have searched the forum but couldn't find a answer to my question. I'm trying to following Cranky's recipe for apple brandy. 20 liters metric equivalent apple juice ( no preservatives) with EC-1118 yeast, in 30 litre fermentation bucke...
by Nickers
Tue Jan 10, 2023 5:12 pm
Forum: Grains
Topic: My First.....Malting of Corn (or......"Corn Porn")
Replies: 43
Views: 12518

Re: My First.....Malting of Corn (or......"Corn Porn")

Just stumbled upon this. Awesome info, off to the shops we go.
by Nickers
Mon Jan 09, 2023 9:43 pm
Forum: ** Welcome Center **
Topic: Another Aussie
Replies: 4
Views: 171

Another Aussie

Hi All, :wave: Yet another Aussie new guy. Have no idea what i'm doing, following the instructions on the packets :econfused: disaster looming. Keen to learn more of the art of distilling, no offense to anyone intended but I'd like to be able to add my own flavors to a spirit rather than store broug...