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Do any of you have a good recommendation on how to best dry out siphoning tubes.

Just letting it hang doesn't seem to cut it. didn't dry it out well after the last batch and weeks later it had some mold.

In the future I'd like to build or buy something for drying out carboys and tubing, forced air with some heat. If anyone has plans for something like this or knows of a good commerical version, please let me know as well.

Thanks

Sir Humpsalot

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Wait... is this about DRYING? Or TYING??!!!!

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FlyGuy

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I don't mean to hijack your thread, but I would also be interested to know how many people NEVER dry their tubes (i.e. leave them soak in bleachy water or other sanitizer). I tried letting mine sit in Star-San solution once, and then quickly realized my mistake (turned the tubing into a goopy white mess). But maybe other methods work, like soaking in a mild bleach solution or another sanitizer?

McKBrew

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After four kids, we figured out the tying part!!!

RichBrewer

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I rinse mine out then whirl them around ("windmill" Cheesefood ) as fast as I can to get out as much water as I can. It doesn't get it all but it is better than nothing. I would definitely be interested in a better method.

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I do the windmill thing too. Never had mold. I suppose that the folks that have air pumps could use them to dry out the tubes, though I bet it would take a while. Anyone know the specs on the standard 3/8 hose from the LHBS? If it could stand up to freezing, you could just toss them in the icebox when they're mostly dry and just bring them back to room temp on brew day. I'll give it a try with an old hose I have here and see how it stands up. Probably put it in a ziploc to keep any smells from creeping in.

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I'm thinking about using something like one of the items on this page here.

http://cozywinters.com/bootdryers/

Maybe a PVC attachment with different sized tubes coming off for carboys, and siphoning tubes as an attachement, and I'd still be able to use it for a boot dryer the rest of the time.

Jester4176

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I get a good windmill going with mine, then smack the wife on the ass with it. That sudden stop when it hits her tends to dislodge even the last few stubborn drops of water still left in it.

dibby33

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..and the pipe?

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Touche!

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