Sugar wash won't start

by **gemini2544** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 2:08 pm

I started another 8kg sugar wash mixed to 45 liters total volume but it won't ferment. I've checked for air leaks, & added more yeast yesterday but she won't start. it's been 3 days now & the SG hasn't moved from first mixing. I'm using Bakers yeast & have had no problems before. Also It's a balmy 26C so it's not cold.
Any idea's? or should I dump it. :handgestures-thumbdown:

by **choppy** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 2:19 pm

is there any bubbling visible?

put your ear to the fermenter, can you hear hissing?

by **gemini2544** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 2:28 pm

No activity at all, I did bubble slowly on day two but by evening it stopped. The wash is cloudy and there is condensation under the lid, so something is happening but not like previous washes. This is number 7 so I know what to expect.

by **choppy** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 2:32 pm

Sounds like it has started, but very slowly.

How much yeast have you cast so far?

by **gemini2544** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 2:40 pm

About 80 to 100 grams, I don't know the exact amount as I pitched what was left in the can on day two.

by **choppy** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 2:49 pm

You really need to provide as much information as you can in the first instance to allow people to help.

Here is a guide to asking questions

viewtopic.php?f=57&t=3290

by **Zak Griffin** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 3:43 pm

Have you added any yeast nutrient? Tomato paste etc?

by **1 2many** » Sat Mar 14, 2015 6:15 pm

How did you go with that wash mate did you get it to fire up? :-B

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