Forgot the airlock on my fermzilla

[Guinjasp]

Newbie brewer and I just realized at day 5 into fermenting that I did not install an airlock just two gas posts.
Making a cider with unsweetened apple juice and safale 4 yeast. The yeast still seems to be actively bubbling. Should I release the pressure and attach an airlock? Does it need to ferment any longer? Or is it spoiled?

 

[oakbarn]

Release the pressure! The Fernzilla has a 35 psi limit. Do you have the optional Spunding Valve? I f not, I would replace the gas in post with the airlock once all pressure is out.

 

[Guinjasp]

Thanks Oakbarn yes I have a spunding . I will release the pressure and attach it. Does this affect the fermentation time in any way? Usually I give it 7 days then add my fruit and keg on day 10

 

[oakbarn]

I have never done pressure fermentation but there are lots of threads about it. I plan to do so, but have not yet done one. Also never a cider.

 

[Guinjasp]

Thanks I will look the up.

 

[Panderson1]

Release the pressure! The Fernzilla has a 35 psi limit. Do you have the optional Spunding Valve? I f not, I would replace the gas in post with the airlock once all pressure is out.

Lol i accidentally forgot my spunding valve once and it went to 40. When i released it. OMG that thing went nuts. Blow tie... such a mess.... the beer turned out really well. But recreating it would be funny. It was a stronger side ipa if i remember.

 

[GoodTruble]

Glad caught it in time. =c)

 

[Beerstein]

Release the pressure! The Fernzilla has a 35 psi limit. Do you have the optional Spunding Valve? I f not, I would replace the gas in post with the airlock once all pressure is out.

this and stat! The good news is that even though the labels says 35 psi, it will take at least 60. Don’t ask me how I know

 

[Elric]

this is what I have jury rigged for when I am not using a spunding valve…

 

[wsmith1625]

this is what I have jury rigged for when I am not using a spunding valve…View attachment 740854

Just curious why you use an airlock over a blowout tube?

 

[Elric]

Just curious why you use an airlock over a blowout tube?

It takes up less space and I have no worry of a blowout. I do a blowout tube when I need to, but my preference is an airlock as it requires no additional space and I don’t have to worry about it getting knocked over.

 

[DuncB]

why not just unscrew the prv and put the airlock in there? Takes up even less space.
It's a perfect fit, then when finished on airlock, reverse and go to pressure.
Not going to need a blowoff tube with that much headspace.