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Airlock - 3 Piece

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    Airlocks are another one of those necessary pieces of equipment for every homebrewer. If you ferment in a carboy or bucket this 3 piece airlock is a must! It’s a popular alternative to the triple ripple type of airlock because it can be taken apart and cleaned, and is easy to fill. (However we do sell the triple ripple type (FE371) in case you are used to that type and would like to stay with it.)
    While a simple device not all airlocks are the same. Some other designs have only a couple holes in the plastic lid and this can cause the airlock to pop out during an active fermentation. Our design features multiple holes that allow CO2 to escape easily. Additionally some other airlocks have a cross hatch design on the bottom. We have found this more easily leads to Krausen clogs and the airlock being pushed out of the fermenter. Ours is open, allowing Krausen foam to enter the airlock if necesary. Better to clean your airlock out than to find it laying on the floor next to your fermenter 3 days later.
    Another cool feature of this 3-piece airlock is that 1/2" ID Silicone tubing will fit onto the center post for use as a blowoff. In the cases where you are using a yeast known to produce lots of Krausen (wlp002 from White Labs or 1968 from Wyeast for example) remove the top cover, remove the plastic 'hat', and install the silicone tubing. Run the silicone tubing into a jar or bucket of water. When fermentation dies back down remove the tubing and replace the hat and cover.
    Please Note: Airlock only - stopper not included.

    Airlock - 3 Piece

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      SKU: FE370

      $3.29

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        Airlocks are another one of those necessary pieces of equipment for every homebrewer. If you ferment in a carboy or bucket this 3 piece airlock is a must! It’s a popular alternative to the triple ripple type of airlock because it can be taken apart and cleaned, and is easy to fill. (However we do sell the triple ripple type (FE371) in case you are used to that type and would like to stay with it.)
        While a simple device not all airlocks are the same. Some other designs have only a couple holes in the plastic lid and this can cause the airlock to pop out during an active fermentation. Our design features multiple holes that allow CO2 to escape easily. Additionally some other airlocks have a cross hatch design on the bottom. We have found this more easily leads to Krausen clogs and the airlock being pushed out of the fermenter. Ours is open, allowing Krausen foam to enter the airlock if necesary. Better to clean your airlock out than to find it laying on the floor next to your fermenter 3 days later.
        Another cool feature of this 3-piece airlock is that 1/2" ID Silicone tubing will fit onto the center post for use as a blowoff. In the cases where you are using a yeast known to produce lots of Krausen (wlp002 from White Labs or 1968 from Wyeast for example) remove the top cover, remove the plastic 'hat', and install the silicone tubing. Run the silicone tubing into a jar or bucket of water. When fermentation dies back down remove the tubing and replace the hat and cover.
        Please Note: Airlock only - stopper not included.
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        My airlock is not bubbling? +

        I can see my beer fermenting, but there are no bubbles in the airlock - why? Inspeck the airlock for a crack in the stem of the airlock. If that is not the problem make sure that stopper or the lid on your container is seated properly. Bucket lids are particularly problematic to thoroughly seal. If you are brewing in a conical fermenter try adjusting the clamp and/or lid gasket.

        My airlock blew off. What causes a ferment to be so violent? +

        There are usually a few contributing factors to a violent blow off of your airlock. First is the yeast selection. Certain yeast have a greater propensity to create a "big fluffy head". The yeast that are known for big head productions are White Labs Trappist, WLP300 Hefeweizen, and WLP002 English. Certainly the first two are the most infamous. However, once in awhile we will hear of a yeast like the normally calm WLP001 California busting out of a carboy. A second factor is heat. They yeast go wild when they get hot. Fermentation above 73 degrees are candidates. Another factor is starting gravity. Higher gravity beers have more violent ferments. Sometimes a beer will start to ferment and come to a near halt shortly after starting because of a rapid drop in ambient temperature. When it suddenly becomes warm, because the weather heats up or the carboy is moved to a warmer location, it can cause a yeast breakout. If you plan on brewing with actual fruit in the primary (when lots of sugar are left) you should use a blow off that has a tube inner diameter of at least 1/2". As you can see there is no solid rule for when it will happen but there are certain factors that can be avoided. Don't ferment in a 5 gallon carboy with only an airlock as your primary fermenter. Keep an eye on your fermenter when in doubt.

        My airlock blew off during a violent ferment. Is my beer ruined? +

        The beer is fine. When a ferment is going this wildly it is pushing off so much CO2 that no other microrganisms can fall in and contaminate it. Also, the yeast are replicating so fast that if any wild yeast or bacteria fell in most likely it would be consumed by the yeast. Take the airlock and stopper, sanitize and clean them, and reinstall. Have a pint of beer! Trust us you will have many more yeast explosions in your homebrewing career. Something to remember is every yeast ferments differently at unique temperatures.

        With regards to fermenters, which is better - to use a blow off or an airlock? +

        The question is whether it is better to ferment in a 6.5 gallon carboy or bucket where you have an airlock and there is no blow off versus fermenting in a 5 gallon carboy with a tube attached to the top of the carboy that goes into a jar of water that acts as a blowoff and airlock. With the blow off method most of the krausen gets blown out the top. With the non-blow off method the krausen settles back into the beer after fermentation. In the past homebrewers thought that if you blew this gunk off you would profit from cleaner beer. Some people feel that the blow off beers lose some degree of bitterness, as the oils are lost with the krausen, but it might not matter so much in the long run.

        • 5 stars: 77 (77%)
        • 4 stars: 18 (18%)
        • 3 stars: 5 (5%)
        • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
        • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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        Joseph Ogden
        Works well

        Did these things bubble.

        Joseph Ogden review photo
        G
        George S.
        It's an Airlock

        It's an airlock. It does the job well. Rattly little bubbler when it's active, which makes monitoring the ferment rather easy.

        D
        DAVID R J.

        They are fine and came as expected, fast service!

        J
        Jeff F.
        They're Airlocks What's There to Say?

        They work. Not much else to say about them.

        C
        Chris S
        Works good. Have several

        Great for carboy fermentation

        S
        Sarah F.
        Easy to clean

        These come apart easily and are very easy to clean. They also do a very good job of maintaining an airlock.

        J
        Joshua W.

        Always keep a few of these around just in case.

        V
        Valued C.
        Does the job

        It's an airlock, it works, what else can be said?

        A
        ALISHA O.
        Nice Airlock

        Great airlock for a great price.

        D
        David S.

        Works great. Easier to use and maintain than the alternate model.

        W
        William B.

        It’s an air lock like any other air lock

        B
        Ben S.

        Haven't used yet, but I'm confident I'll work as intended.

        A
        Adam
        Pros and Cons over the one piece

        Versus the one piece "S" shaped airlock:Pros: This 3 piece lets in less oxygen, according to a study that Better Bottle put out (google it). Makes sense, since the plastic is thicker and less is exposed to the air. Cleaning is also easier since you can disassemble it. Lastly, this one seems to keep clear longer that the one piece. Cons: If the temperature drops, you'll get sanitizer or water in your beer. The one piece "S" airlock doesn't do that. Overall I like this one better.

        V
        Virgil M G.
        Good buy

        Nice fit, easy to seal

        B
        Blakeslee B.
        Excellent.

        Excellent airlock. Easy to clean, works great!

        J
        Joshua M.
        Great

        always works never had a problem

        M
        Michael B.
        Works great

        I have used these airlocks for years..Some are over 10 years old and still work beautifully! If you take care of them they will last a long time.

        T
        Toby K.
        Flimsy version

        The plastic on these is a bit thinner than some of the other 3 piece airlocks that I have, but the lid part is actually nicer than others. Acceptable value.

        D
        David R.

        Does the job can’t say anything else

        M
        Mitch
        basic, easy to clean

        Pro: Easy ti cleanWorksCheapConSucks the isolation fluid back into the fermenter when the pressures reverse (cold crashing)

        J
        Joseph O.
        Works well

        Did these things bubble.

        B
        Bruce M.
        easy to clean

        I use both types I like that these can be cleaned out completely with a brush.

        c
        charles l.

        Works well. No problems

        N
        Nate D.
        Simple and Effective

        Bought these as a replacement for originals that i have broken, or lost pieces too. They are effective.

        K
        Ken D.

        No issues, these work great!

        M
        Mark S.
        3 piece airlocks work great.

        These are my go to Airlocks!Easy to use and clean.Been using this type of Airlock for many years.

        S
        Solomon M.
        Best

        Even being more conversing then the simple S style airlock, I will always take a three piece. These are beautiful. You can tell they are fresh from the factory.

        D
        David C.

        Easy to clean easy to use neat to watch

        A
        Attila C.
        Works well, easy to clean

        Standard airlock, not much to say other then it works great its my preferred type.

        A
        Antonio L.

        Works as advertised. Nothing special. Gets the job done.

        L
        Louis G.
        Airlock 3-piece

        These work great, but, if the top ages and breaks, you cannot just get the tops. But when I found that out, I found that you can use the caps from Rx bottles, they fit perfectly.

        T
        Tysen B.
        I won't use other airlocks.

        These are simple, easy to keep clean, and effective. What more do you want? You can fill it with water, vodka, or sanitizer and it works just fine.

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        william n.

        Work just like they should. Easy to clean 3 piece unit.

        T
        Tom
        Well-designed

        Easy to clean, easy to fill (I use vodka, rather than sanitizer when I ferment) and reliable.

        J
        Jeff L
        Only one I use

        These are the only airlocks I trust. Love em. Been using them for years.

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