Youngs Handy Airlock Question

chris_newton · Sep 4, 2009

Hi all

I have just bought 2 Youngs handy airlocks like these ones http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/index.php ... l-2-s.html

I have been used to the other bubbly airlocks and was woundering how do these work? do i put the top back on them when i have filled them with water? and do i fill them all the way to the top??

Sorry for such a basic question

chris

corby_brewer · Sep 4, 2009

i have two of those, i half fill with water and then stick the top back on.

Moley · Sep 4, 2009

No, only fill them to around one third then pop the top back on. I only use this type of trap, I find the height more convenient, they are easier to clean, and they are also cheaper.

chris_newton · Sep 4, 2009

Thanks for your reply's, but if you put the top back on does this not stop the air escaping? and make it more likely to blow?

Moley · Sep 4, 2009

The top isn't gastight, CO2 can escape, but it's a tight enough push fit that it isn't going to blow off.

chris_newton · Sep 4, 2009

Thank you very much for your answer : cheers:

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