Must getting close to airlock

[Tommcd]

Hi guys started my 1st red wine kit last night . The must is getting close to the airlock probably about a inch away. Do you think I should take some out or leave it as it is for now?

 

[Boatboy24]

If you just started last night, your fermentation is bound to get more active and you'll have a mess on your hands. You have this in a carboy?

 

[Tommcd]

If you just started last night, your fermentation is bound to get more active and you'll have a mess on your hands. You have this in a carboy?

Yes I have it in a demiJohn.
is it best to take some out then? and if it is can I stick it in a plastic bottle with the lid un tightened a little like I have read some people have just to not waste any?

 

[JohnT]

For primary fermentation, I like to leave 20 or even 30 percent head space. so, for a 5 gallon batch, my advice is to use a 6 gal bucket at a minimum.

 

[Tommcd]

For primary fermentation, I like to leave 20 or even 30 percent head space. so, for a 5 gallon batch, my advice is to use a 6 gal bucket at a minimum.

Yer it's my second kit my white kit is going well now so started my red one I just followed the instructions and now I'm worried it's going to.. What's the worst explode or go into the airlock?

 

[salcoco]

best is to convert everything to a bucket of a least 10 gallons just cover with a sheet or towel and let fermentation advance.

 

[Tommcd]

Thanks for your help. Guys all sorted now