"modern" air traps

mike-os · Oct 13, 2015

so is it me or are these "modern" style air traps rubbish?

started a couple of DJ's off a couple of days ago, and have to refill the things twice a day as they just bubble over and run dry... :doh:

going back to old school bubble traps

dad_of_jon · Oct 13, 2015

mike-os said:
so is it me or are these "modern" style air traps rubbish?

started a couple of DJ's off a couple of days ago, and have to refill the things twice a day as they just bubble over and run dry...

going back to old school bubble traps

only good thing about them is they can be converted to a blow off valve quickly.

and they are supposed to be quieter

and easier to clean.

so thats 3 things really :whistle: but i'm with you I prefer the bubble traps.

mike-os · Oct 13, 2015

I bought 8... 6 are going back

Chippy_Tea · Oct 15, 2015

I use these on my DJ's because they ÃÂ re quieter, if using my FV I use a blow off tube as both old and new ones will empty if you have a vigorous fermentation.

mike-os · Oct 15, 2015

One was on a dj of mead.... not exactly vigorous. ..refilled 9 times in 3 days, old style good for 48h so far

Chippy_Tea · Oct 15, 2015

I now only put enough water in them to just cover the inside sleeve when fully inserted, I have never had one dry out completely on a DJ.

Bramble · Oct 15, 2015

This is strange I have never had any problems with refilling never had to.
You can overfill maybe that's your problem with them emptying. :doh:

Chippy_Tea · Oct 15, 2015

Have a look at this from 1:27 which i would call a vigorous fermentation.

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJQQdkS0JAw[/ame]

LarryF · Oct 15, 2015

They're too quiet.

Chippy_Tea · Oct 16, 2015

When I have 8 DJ's and a FV on the go I am glad they are.

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