M Maheesh Senior Member Joined Sep 7, 2014 Messages 106 Reaction score 18 Location Southern oregon Sep 17, 2020 #1 For those who ferment to dryness in primary, do any of you put a lid on your tank around 1.00 sg? Thought process being, maybe there’s not enough co2 coming off to protect? Thx.
For those who ferment to dryness in primary, do any of you put a lid on your tank around 1.00 sg? Thought process being, maybe there’s not enough co2 coming off to protect? Thx.
Boatboy24 No longer a newbie, but still clueless. Joined Mar 18, 2012 Messages 17,175 Reaction score 30,120 Location DC Suburbs Sep 17, 2020 #2 I ferment in Brute trash cans, primarily. I always keep the lid on until I press (except during punchdowns, of course).
I ferment in Brute trash cans, primarily. I always keep the lid on until I press (except during punchdowns, of course).
cmason1957 CRS Sufferer Supporting Member Joined Aug 5, 2011 Messages 6,106 Reaction score 10,822 Location O'Fallon, MO - Just NorthWest of St. Louis, MO Sep 17, 2020 #3 I do the same as Jim. Brute trash cans, lid on, but not tightly, fan blowing over to keep fruit flies away.
I do the same as Jim. Brute trash cans, lid on, but not tightly, fan blowing over to keep fruit flies away.
Ike64 Wha daur meddle wi' me Joined Mar 5, 2019 Messages 31 Reaction score 37 Sep 18, 2020 #4 Dittos about the Brute trash cans. If you're at 1.00 then you might consider pressing. If you cap is turning greyish or ashy, then it's time. (IMO).
Dittos about the Brute trash cans. If you're at 1.00 then you might consider pressing. If you cap is turning greyish or ashy, then it's time. (IMO).