Sealed or loosely closed?

[KarooPaul]

Newbie question about the fermentation bin. My kit came with no hole in the top for a bung and bubbler. Can I fit the lid but not seal it and (probably) not have the brew spoil? I read in several places that this was ok for the first fermentation of wine. Thing is that I just started my first batch in the bin before realising there was no bloody hole in the top!

Many thanks
Paul

 

[Wez]

Hi KP - loose fitted is fine.

I used to snap the lid shut then wait for the c02 to pop the lid & leave it, up to you but loose fitted is no probs :thumb:

 

[corby_brewer]

i usualy snap mine closed 3/4's of the way round the FV.

 

[KarooPaul]

Wez - Phew, well that's good news! Now got a shed with a one week old bin of merlot bubbling away still nicely and another 23l of Great Eastern, yeasted 9.30 this evening. Pretty sure I've got the brew bug!

 

[Wez]

Sounds that way - and you are in good company here :thumb:

 

[Vossy1]

I usually snap the lid completely shut and then pop 4" or so open KP :thumb:

 

[jamesb]

I find that even when you tightly seal the lid it leaks anyway.

 

[tubby_shaw]

I'm with JamesB :thumb:

 

[jamesb]

I'm with JamesB :thumb:

:shock:

Not in the biblical way one hopes

 

[tubby_shaw]

I'm with JamesB :thumb:

:shock:

Not in the biblical way one hopes

If we meet Friday and I've had enough to drink you never know your luck :rofl:

 

[jamesb]

:nono:

 

[tubby_shaw]

 

[jamesb]

Sorry, but Mrs JamesB might take exception.

 

[tubby_shaw]

Funny that, Mrs T_S would probably be glad to get rid of me :lol: