fermentation garbage can plexiglass top?

[TommyinaJar]

I was trying to fit an airlock to the top of my brute can and then make it air tight, and destroyed it drilling. I don't think it was ever going to be air tight anyhow.

What are my options now? Has anyone simply cut a piece of plexiglass and bungee it tight by the handles?

[Expat]

I was trying to fit an airlock to the top of my brute can and then make it air tight, and destroyed it drilling. I don't think it was ever going to be air tight anyhow.

What are my options now? Has anyone simply cut a piece of plexiglass and bungee it tight by the handles?

There doesn't need to be a seal on the fermenter, the CO2 will form a layer on top. Loose fitting lids work well.

[River Rat]

I think it would be tough to make that air tight. Possible, sure. With some sort of gasket. Would it be worth the trouble?
Don't get me wrong, I like air locks. But a loose fitting lid works just fine too.

[SmokyMtn]

My personal choice is wood that doesn't contain any glue. You really don't need to be airtight, and I don't even own an airlock.

[Chauncey]

I have had months uj in brutes w the regular lid that have sat in my subtropical swampy ass shed and been fine. Even though one caught a crazy infection and im letting it sit. But thats 1 of five in like ten gens of ferment.

[kmmuellr]

I ferment in kegs w/ the tops cut out. One has a plexiglass disc sitting on top. Definitely not sealed, just sitting on it. Cool to be able to look in and watch the ferment!

K

[Bushman]

As mentioned not needed but the plexiglass top idea I like as it lets you observe without disturbing the fermentation.

[StillerBoy]

I've been using plexiglass top discs on four my formentors for the past 7 yrs.. best cover for my usage of the barrels..

Mars

[TommyinaJar]

I've been using plexiglass top discs on four my formentors for the past 7 yrs.. best cover for my usage of the barrels..

Mars

Yes I've been using it with the lid bungeed down, I know most of the time that's perfectly fine. I was just looking to actually use an airtight setup once, so I can use the airlocks I bought:)

I wanted to see if the fermentation is really over or slowed via the bubbles. I googled plexiglass top and found nadda,

Do you just set it on top and weigh it down or some gasket type on it? The brute appears to have a flat smooth surface.

[Sailman]

I use a keg with a clear lid.

[Deplorable]

I use a keg with a clear lid.IMG_20200626_115828.jpg

That looks like Twisted Brick's same set up.

[StillerBoy]

Do you just set it on top and weigh it down or some gasket type on it? The brute appears to have a flat smooth surface.

I just let sit on top, no weigh or any other thing on it.. I use the 1/8" thickness one for making covers..

The best way to check if a ferment is finished is to use a hydormeter.. air locks are a piss poor indicator..

After you've done a few ferment under a process and method, you'll know when to check to see if it's finished..

Mars

[TommyinaJar]

Oh yes I alway use hydrometer, almost as much as a refractometer. But I wanna use my airlocks damnit!

[Deplorable]

Oh yes I alway use hydrometer, almost as much as a refractometer. But I wanna use my airlocks damnit!

Then use them on gallon jugs you're propagating yeast starters in.