Frementer not air tight

[larrydcarter]

Fermenter for a mead I just start has a tiny hole near the air lock seal. Sense CO2 is heavier than O2 anyway, shouldn't I be able to leave it as is? Really don't have the money for a new fermenter this week and all my others are full.

 

[hunter_le five]

Should be fine. One of my fermenters has never sealed completely (no airlock activity at all), but has always made good booze. If there is a visible opening on top, you might consider putting a piece of foil over it to make sure no dust falls in.

 

[BetterSense]

Fermenters do not need to be air tight.

 

[larrydcarter]

That's what I was thinking. Thanks for the replies.