Starter kit fizzes, but no bubbles through airlock

Actually we suspected the same thing, but the water levels on the two sides of the airlock aren't level. There must be some pressure in there, just not enough to push through a bubble.

Yes, it sounds like a leak at either where the airlock goes into the stopper, or the stopper into the demijohn. If the wine is still fizzing (which is a good sign!), give everything another push together, trying to get a better seal. That should help. There was someone else within the past 2-3 weeks on here with exactly the same problem, and that was their answer as well.

Good luck

Rob

Actually Stephen it turns out that you are correct. We tried wriggling the stopper a little further into the demijon and we now have a regular stream of bubbles flowing through the airlock.

Thanks. :)

We hope that this hasn't spoiled the wine. Though even if it has this is only our first shot.

Can I ask, does this newsgroup have a FAQ?

You did not damage your wine...

Faq at

Later A.J.

POP the airlock off real quick, dunk the whole thing in water and pop it back on. You may be leaking through because it's not making good contact with the glass.