Airlock Activity

Checked the airlock this morning after finally putting water into the airlock, and she is a bubblin'. This is the reaction we are looking for to verify that fermentation is taking place. I will try and take pictures tonight and post them, as I didn't have enough time this morning before heading off the work. The bubbling in the airlock is the release of excess CO2 in the fermentation bucket. If you have an airlock that isn't bubbling do not worry, this does not mean that your beer isn't fermenting. If your airlock was bubbling and has stopped, it doesn't mean that fermentation has stopped and likewise if your airlock hasn't started bubbling, it doesn't mean fermentation hasn't started. Don't view your airlock as a gauge as to how your fermentation is going. I read on a forum at Homebrewtalk that your Hydrometer is like your stethoscope for your beer. When in doubt take a hydrometer reading! I included a diagram of how the 3-piece airlock works if anyone is wondering.