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calicojack said:
When I put the top/airlock on the top of the bucket, nothing is happening in the air lock. also when i press down on parts of the cap the air lock fluctuates.
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Nice video :) Um, personally, my 3 gallon buckets do the same thing (fluctuates) when I press down on the lid. However, they also bubble, which means it does seal at least enough for there to be buildup.

Also, it may take a while before there are bubbles in the airlock. It took 2 1/2 days to get bubbles in the airlock when I re-started the stuck dark mead (WayneB's directions... halfway through day 3, the airlock started chugging). So, patience is needed, I think. :)
 
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so this morning i sloshed it around. it's the seal. going to check the same lid on another bucket and see what the seal looks like. might have to ruin another lid.
 
Don't sweat the bucket seal for a primary fermentation. Oxidation is not a problem when CO2 is pouring out of the must. Most buckets leak a little, with no ill effects.
 
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