Bung won't fit...what to do for next 24hrs?

[greg1971]

Hi all,

Just siphoned from my primary into the carboy and realized the bung sold to me is too big for my carboy. (First timer here!). So, I will obviously get the right one tomorrow...but what do I do at this stage? It will be almost 24hrs before I can properly stop it up. Is there anything that I should be worried about? Currently I have the bung/airlock just sitting there....

Thanks for any advice!

Greg

 

[Runningwolf]

You could put a balloon over it very short term or a plastic bag with a rubber band.

 

[richmke]

I was thinking plastic wrap and rubber band. Don't make the band tight.

 

[Tenbears]

Any of the above, If the fermentation is still fairly strong, pock a pin hole in t balloon or bag to allow some of the gas to escape. years ago when I made mead a bottle at a time, that was the only airlock I had. when the balloon or baggie went limp, I knew the fermentation was done

 

[NC-beeman]

A large balloon with a hole in it is the best option.

 

[tonyt]

Throw a dish towel over it and fuggittaboudit.

 

[acorn]

A latex or nitrile glove would do as well (without powder inside), just poke a hole in one of the fingers.

*Also adds a bit of style to your carboy

 

[homesteader26]

Great suggestions! I needed to put wine into a wine bottle when I racked down and was wondering how to cover it without an airlock.

 

[vacuumpumpman]

Great suggestions! I needed to put wine into a wine bottle when I racked down and was wondering how to cover it without an airlock.

They make #2 +3 bungs with or without a 3/8 hole in them

 

[greg1971]

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions!