I use glass marbles to take up space in the bottom.

Shane


"Wayne Harris" > wrote in message
...
> OK, I need some opinions.
> (First a bit of background.)
> I have some 5 gallon test batches ready for secondary fermentation.
> I have only 6.5 gallon carboys.
>
> As you can see, i will have a lot of headspace with no extra wine to
> "top off" with.
>
> But, I have access to plenty of Argon gas and a regulator with a flow
> meter so i can apply VERY slowly.
>
> Instead of "topping off" my carboys, can i apply a good thick blanket
> of argon?
> Then apply the vapor lock as per normal.
>
> Thoughts?
> -Wayne
>