Replenish sanitizer in airlock?

[teganlt]

Hi,

I'm about 26 hours into fermenting my first batch of homebrew. The fluid in the airlock was bubbling nicely this morning, but when I checked in this afternoon I noticed that much of it had overflowed. Is this a problem and should I replenish it? Is there something I need to do to keep this from happening? Or is it normal? Thanks!

 

[mongoose33]

If it gets to the point where it's not creating an airlock, add some.

A vigorous fermentation coupled with an overfull airlock will cause it to bubble out. It's not a problem.

 

[ReaperOnefour]

Sounds like you have a healthy fermentation going on. If the airlock is empty you definitely want to refill it. This is perfectly normal. Nothing to worry about. Hope this helps. Welcome to the forum.

 

[Jag75]

Welcome to the forum . Look into blow off tubes for future brews . Especially if fermenting 5 gallons in a 5 gallon fermenter.

 

[teganlt]

Thanks everyone! Much appreciated

 

[ReaperOnefour]

No worries.