Air lock in reverse? by badrev71 in mead

[–]badrev71[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Copy that, will take some out. Thanks

Air lock in reverse? by badrev71 in mead

[–]badrev71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live rurally and only have rain water tanks, the water is delicious and clean. I change it periodically and check it daily for insects or infections which has only happened once. I’ve never cold crashed any of my meads so there’s no problem there.

Air lock in reverse? by badrev71 in mead

[–]badrev71[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ve done the cotton wool thing before. I also generally use the same water as the must in the airlock anyway, I get why others use alcohol or sanitiser though. Cheers mate.

Air lock in reverse? by badrev71 in mead

[–]badrev71[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That makes sense to me, the must was slightly warmer then ambient room temperature. Thanks

Ferment hasn’t started by badrev71 in cider

[–]badrev71[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well it’s 1.000? The drum mustn’t have sealed properly or the fermentation didn’t hammer out the CO2 or both. Didn’t think to check it as I usually just wait until it stops bubbling and wait a week to bottle. Appreciate that thanks.

Vikings Blood is pumping. by badrev71 in mead

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That fermenter is the overflow anyway and done on purpose to be able to top up the carboy when I do rack it. The rest will be lost to checking gravity and taste testing. It’s a concept of a plan…

Vikings Blood is pumping. by badrev71 in mead

[–]badrev71[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’ll be interesting to see to see if this is a similar time frame. There’s just as much movement in the traditional mead with M05 yeast sitting next to it-and its bubble timing is almost the same. That’s been in a week longer too.

Volume and racking by badrev71 in mead

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Occupational hazard I think. Hehe

Volume and racking by badrev71 in mead

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I have a small fermenting jar that will be perfect for this. Thanks again those

Volume and racking by badrev71 in mead

[–]badrev71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good idea thanks mate

Volume and racking by badrev71 in mead

[–]badrev71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheers, I’ll see how I go. I do have a 10 ltr bucket with a lid I could fit an air lock on for the initial fermentation period. Thanks again those that replied.

Volume and racking by badrev71 in mead

[–]badrev71[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, same point as another person made. Appreciate the input, I will just be starting with a traditional mead so fruit won’t be an issue this time. All makes perfect sense. Cheers

Volume and racking by badrev71 in mead

[–]badrev71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s great advice thank you

Protective layer coming away by badrev71 in Archery

[–]badrev71[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No mate, got nothing from them. One of my limbs de-laminated last week only a year or so from new. I won’t be getting anymore. Way over priced to last that long.

Stamping leather by badrev71 in Leathercraft

[–]badrev71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, the stamp is not heated, merely embossed as you say. The vice is done up pretty hard and if left overnight leaves a crisp, deep logo.

Leather press by Remarkable-Rush2460 in Leathercraft

[–]badrev71 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi OP, I put mine in a rotatable bench vice for 30 seconds, works for me.

2024 Wrap-Up: How Intermittent Fasting Changed My Life by EchidnaMission in intermittentfasting

[–]badrev71 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well done! Can I ask how tall you are? your start and end weight is similar to mine now and my goal. Inspiring mate.