Scaff Regular. Joined Sep 2, 2014 Messages 259 Reaction score 26 Nov 27, 2014 #1 People What's the choice between solid rubber bungs and the plastic safety cork Will one be better than the other ? Long term Scaff
People What's the choice between solid rubber bungs and the plastic safety cork Will one be better than the other ? Long term Scaff
S steviec_lj Active Member Joined Sep 6, 2013 Messages 70 Reaction score 6 Nov 27, 2014 #2 Safety corks will allow the release of any build up in pressure. Have a couple myself, but tend to leave the airlock in at the moment as I've not gotten round to buying any more bungs/corks.
Safety corks will allow the release of any build up in pressure. Have a couple myself, but tend to leave the airlock in at the moment as I've not gotten round to buying any more bungs/corks.
Chippy_Tea Administrator. Staff member Administrator Moderator Joined Mar 17, 2013 Messages 50,994 Reaction score 18,966 Location Ulverston Cumbria. Nov 28, 2014 #3 Staff what are you using these bungs for?
Scaff Regular. Joined Sep 2, 2014 Messages 259 Reaction score 26 Nov 29, 2014 #4 In djs after racking off before I bottle the wine. Scaff
Chippy_Tea Administrator. Staff member Administrator Moderator Joined Mar 17, 2013 Messages 50,994 Reaction score 18,966 Location Ulverston Cumbria. Nov 29, 2014 #5 I always leave the airlocks on as after adding the campden and stabiliser and finings i often see bubbles going through the airlock. If you need the airlocks for your next wine and have to choose between rubber bungs and plastic safety corks i would use the safety corks.
I always leave the airlocks on as after adding the campden and stabiliser and finings i often see bubbles going through the airlock. If you need the airlocks for your next wine and have to choose between rubber bungs and plastic safety corks i would use the safety corks.