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Sugar wash won't start
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Tue Mar 10, 2015 2:08 pmby gemini2544
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:
Re: Sugar wash won't start
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Tue Mar 10, 2015 2:19 pmby choppy
is there any bubbling visible?
put your ear to the fermenter, can you hear hissing?
Re: Sugar wash won't start
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Tue Mar 10, 2015 2:28 pmby gemini2544
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.
Re: Sugar wash won't start
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Tue Mar 10, 2015 2:32 pmby choppy
Sounds like it has started, but very slowly.
How much yeast have you cast so far?
Re: Sugar wash won't start
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Tue Mar 10, 2015 2:40 pmby gemini2544
About 80 to 100 grams, I don't know the exact amount as I pitched what was left in the can on day two.
Re: Sugar wash won't start
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Tue Mar 10, 2015 2:49 pmby choppy
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
Re: Sugar wash won't start
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Tue Mar 10, 2015 3:43 pmby Zak Griffin
Have you added any yeast nutrient? Tomato paste etc?
Re: Sugar wash won't start
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Sat Mar 14, 2015 6:15 pmby 1 2many
How did you go with that wash mate did you get it to fire up? :-B