[gloo]

So I just racked it into the carboy yesterday. I added some marbles to top off but wonder if I should add more. What do you think?

Also is it normal that it's not bubbling at all?

[Julie]

what was the gravity reading when you racked into the carboy?

[gloo]

I was too much in a hurry to get it racked that I didn't take it. Oops It was barelly bubbling in the pail so I wanted to be on the safe side.

[roblloyd]

I think Julie was trying to find out the SG reading which you need to do. With that info you can tell if it is still fermenting. If it is then the yeast will release CO2 which will protect the wine and not have to worry about that extra space. If it's done fermenting then you should probably use a smaller carboy or add similar wine. Unless you have access to CO2 or argon?
Julie - if that's not what you meant, sorry.

[Julie]

That's what I was trying to find out Rob, thanks.

Take a reading now and the small cup inside the airlock, is it tilted or is it laying on top of the tube that goes inside the airlock? It it is tilted you do have pressure but just take a reading and remember ALWAYS take a reading, you won't regret getting into this habit. Eeryone here has probably made the mistake when first starting out by not taking a reading somewhere along the way and has regretted it.

[gloo]

Okay thanks I will do that.

[gloo]

Here it is: 1.06

[roblloyd]

i say its still fermenting and you are ok. but I'm no expert...

[Julie]

then it should still be fermenting and to be honest you racked too soon. Keep an eye on this. Have you noticed if the cup inside the airlock is tilted? It it isn't I would be concerned because this tells me there is no pressure and there should be. Take another reading about three days from now and see if it has changed at all.

[gloo]

Yes it's tilted. Thanks for the advice I will take another reading in 3 days. So should it be okay for now?