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Hi Smithy, hope these photos help. The top section, cap, sits in a trough which you fill with water. It essentially lets fermenting gases be released but provides an airlock. The water is replaced as it evaporates. I’ve put a plastic bag loosely over it to slow down evaporation but still let gases be released. This is the first batch of sauerkraut in this vessel, it’s at about ten days along or so. Mine is a smaller version, purchased on temu for about $20. Let me know if I can clarify further.
Hi Smithy, hope these photos help. The top section, cap, sits in a trough which you fell with water. It essentially lets fermenting gases be released but provides an airlock. The water is replaced as it evaporates. I’ve put a plastic bag loosely over it to slow down evaporation but still let gases be released. This is the first batch of sauerkraut in this vessel, it’s at about ten days along or so. Mine is a smaller version, purchased on temu for about $20. Let me know if I can clarify further.
