Milk can fermenter?

They're all pups Anne-Marie, it's more about attitude than behavior.
My daughter's pup Sandy is 8 and she still jumps over the couch when there's food about.

Give him a message for me please: "Good boy". Thank you.
 
Donoroto said:
They're all pups Anne-Marie, it's more about attitude than behavior.
My daughter's pup Sandy is 8 and she still jumps over the couch when there's food about.

Give him a message for me please: "Good boy". Thank you.
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So true!
But you should see my 2 year old JR.....
They are such cool dogs ;)
 
one of those goofy but "really makes it easy parts" that I used to seal off my DIY fermenters

Red Replacement Rubber Grommet – Midwest Supplies

I'm clueless as to what sort of hardware stores you can get to there in the Zambezi Valley but you might be able to find a big enough O ring for the lid ...and then there is always plastic wrap and rubber bands!
 
We work a lot with innertube for all forms of repair (called ma-legging here).
But unfortunately that is not food-safe at all!
I'm sure to find something next time I go to our big city
 
Tube of RTV to make a gasket? Little olive oil on the rim so it dosen't stick?
 
west1m said:
Tube of RTV to make a gasket? Little olive oil on the rim so it dosen't stick?
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What's RTV?
I googled and came up with Slovenia broadcasting service and Rwanda broadcasting cooperation :)
 
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Zambezi Special said:
What's RTV?
I googled and came up with Slovenia broadcasting service and Rwanda broadcasting cooperation :)
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Silicone gasket material in a "toothpaste tube". The clear silicone for aquariums SHOULD be ok to use. bead of it around the lid where it would contact the rim and you should be good.

If the lid fits snug petroleum jelly around the top of the lid will seal it too(wipe it off and use fresh every time), just a thin layer on the part of the lid that inserts into the top. We used it on milk tank valves.
 
Thanks!
Yeah, the lid fits very smug.
Will check out the petroleum jelly.
I was thinking of using small glue-clamps, but this sounds much easier.
I got food safe silicone, but the type that goes into a "gun".

This is the air lock I got and little seal.
My hole saws are too big unfortunately. I:ll be going through my tools just now to see what else I can find
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Sorry about the delay in response yesterday, we were traveling back from Branson MO.
RTV or silicone could be used to make a gasket but it would stick while setting up. That is why I suggested lubing the lid when making one. But it sounds like the lid already fits tight enough to just get away with petroleum jelly.
 
Thanks!!!!
 
Zambezi Special said:
Thanks!!!!
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You could run a straight line of RTV on wax paper, let it cure, then cut it to size to make an oring. Once you cut it to size use another dab of RTV to "glue" it together. Do test to make sure it won't stick to the wax paper. You will need a steady hand to keep it uniform in diameter.
 
Frankly, I did think of using it as is.
Pushing the lid on, not doing anything.
If the lid seals properly, I'll find the lid moving, or I'll find it in the garden :)
Seriously, I am not too worried about any leaks at the lid....
But good ideas all around :)
Thanks all
 
Seeing that lid makes me think that some petroleum jelly would seal it up fairly well, and make it easier to remove too.
Or a rubber band (or similar) around the lid where it meets the top of the can.
Or both. (or neither!)
 
I still need to make a tap/valve on it :)
Then, I'll probably make a batch of kveik cider in it and see if I get bubbles through the airlock (which has never happened with my plastic fermenter). If so, I'll assume it to be a tight fit.
If not, I'll try any of the great suggestions given in this thread :cool:
 
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