MattC10 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Hi all\u2014I always learn so much from you, so I thought I'd return the favor by letting you know about a great product that I have been using to keep my fermenter perfectly sealed. It is a food-safe petrol gel that I apply to the o-ring in the fermenter lid and around the airlock washer. Since I started brewing I have tried many ways to keep a tight seal on my fermenter including using bricks, clamps and weights... turns out the best solution comes in this little tube! Here is a link: Petrol-Gel Sanitary Lubricant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 not many of us here use the lid or the airlock mate, we use cling wrap over the top of the FV held in place by the rubber O-ring from the FV's lid, this eliminates the need for an airlock, gromet, lid etc. Hope this helps you save some money, time, cleaning effort. Yob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I don't think you actually need a tight seal when you use a lid and airlock. You really just need to stop dust and germs getting in and for the Co2 to escape. The main drawback is that your airlock won't bubble and make pleasant noises. When I used to use a lid, I could never achieve a tight seal and never once heard my airlock gurgle. It made it easier to dispose of the lazy bastard[devil] And I never had any problems resulting from the lack of a tight seal on the FV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Lose the airlock and lid and that's less to worry about cleaning as well. Go the Glad/Cling wrap brigade [rightful] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weggl Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Go Gladwrap![happy] [innocent] [rightful] Weggl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 +1 for airlocks.....er....I mean glad wrap [innocent] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neck Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I also second the gladwrap method- Lets you see what's happening alot better too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewtownClown Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Petrol-Gel Sanitary Lubricant That link indicates this product is not shipped internationally. A great food grade lube found in EVERY pharmacy - KY Jelly [innocent] Unlike petroleum-based lubricants, K-Y is generally biologically inert, and contains no color or perfume additives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weggl Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Hey Clown, that stuff good for sex, you put it on the door handle, keeps the kids out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewtownClown Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Glad THAT is the ONLY reason you have for lubing a door knob, Warren! [crying] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 [sick] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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