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[-] ExcessShiv@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 1 week ago

Always use a blowoff tube, there's basically no downside and it handles overfilled fermentors without issues.

[-] agamemnonymous@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago

overfilled fermentors

I'm team overfill-your-fermentors. More yield, less surface area for the crusty residue (and easier to reach). But yeah obviously always blowoff tube.

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