Ease my paranoia! Plastic pieces in carboy!

[MrEggSandwich]

While pitching my yeast last week, there was a "blockage" in the funnel. I took a santized instrument, and removed said "blockage".

While going through my equipment, I noticed that this "blockage" was a piece of an airlock that had snugged itself perfectly in the funnel. So, I broke a piece off into primary.

I'm not concerned about infection, as the piece had been soaking in Star San.

I should be ok if I use a hop bag/paint strainer to ensure nothing gets through....right?

 

[KRYLOK]

Sounds good to me.

 

[sonofgrok]

Recently read a post where the dude snapped his plastic spoon off in the ferment. The general consensus was that as long as everything was sanitized, there was nothing to worry about.