Popping the air lock off

[Jeremy_84]

I've never had this happen before I have stabilized and went to back sweeten my pomegranate dandelion wine. After back sweetening I put the plug and air lock back on about 30 minutes later I herd a POP went went in found the plug and airlock on the floor. I put it back in and it did it again about 30 minute later. So I went old school and put a balloon over top of my carboy. Checked it this morning no inflation in the balloon. Has Anyone else seen this before.

 

[vNmd]

Was the bung wet? I sanitise every time I take the airlock off and it used to slide out before I started using duct tape to keep it secure. I have never heard a pop though.

 

[kombat]

Sounds like your guys' bungs are too big for your carboys. Try a smaller stopper.

 

[Jeremy_84]

It was dry... I think it's the right size it fits perfect in maybe I need to buy some new one. Been using same bug with the same fermentor for over two years now. I'm a little OCD with my wine equipment.

 

[Inner10]

Dry the mouth and the bung better or else they will always pop out.