Airlock on SS Tanks

[Jetpilot007]

I just performed a second racking (Chilean Syrah) with Malolactic Fernentstion complete.

I added K-Meta. Once I inflated the bladder wine overflowed into the airlock port.

I am assuming this is due to the K-Meta gases escaping.

As an aside my Chilean Syrah is outstanding!

Your input is greatly appreciated!

 

[GreginND]

Are you referring to the seal on a VC tank? I find that you need to place the lid a little above the liquid. As you inflate the seal it displaces some of the wine and pushes it up the vent tube. I don't think it has anything to do with the k-meta.

 

[Jetpilot007]

It's just wine displacement. VC SS Tanks are great. Less work compared to wine barrels though I do miss the oak flavor in my brew.

 

[JohnT]

Ditto,

This is just displacement. Set the lid a little bit off the wine before you inflate. I normally go about 1/2 inch above.