weirdboy

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I got one that came with a "basic" brewing equipment kit that I ordered from...I think midwest but it was a long time ago. Since the kit didn't come with any instructions and I'd never brewed before, I think it was about a year before I figured out what the hell it was for.

mordantly

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good stuff! autosyphon doesn't like boiling water for more than 2 seconds.

hendo6682

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Boy that's the truth. I melted my autosyphon trying to syphon my hot wort through my counter flow chiller. It melted beyond recognition. In hindsite it wasn't one of the smartest thing I've done. I will definenately be making one of these to use for the cfc.

mb2696

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has anyone seen a plastic tee or plastic inline valve for 1/2" hose? i would like to make a 1/2" version but haven't seen those parts anywhere (at least cheap plastic)

masonsjax

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You could check at your local hardware store. The big guys stock some vinyl barbed tees and inline valves in various sizes I believe.

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FlyGuy

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I am not sure that a 1/2" tee-siphon would work all that well. You would need a lot of suction to get that going. I don't think I could do it, anyways. Even with smaller tubing, if I cut it too long I have difficulty.

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mb2696

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yea i looked at lowes and home depot and didn't see a cheap tee or valve in that size. i could have missed it or maybe they were out though.

yea it would take a good bit of suction to get it going. i haven't really had any trouble with the smaller tubing though, so i'd like to try. either way, if i find the parts, i'll let you all know how it works out...

aa_atw

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You can also start your siphon by filling up the T-section with sanitized water, pinching off the new vessel hose to create a vacuum, and letting the water run out. (Assuming your T-line is longer than 2x the length of your carboy)

Beer-Baron

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If you had a bottling wand at the end of the hose. If you've got the middle of the T clamped off tightly. Would you be able to bottle a batch of beer using this thing?

Would the vacuum Stop and Start with the valve on the bottom of the wand?

fiat84

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Cannot upload a picture so to help visualize here is a movie clip/picture link of the concept only showing how the "T-siphon" works but using the Buon Vino Super Automatic Bottle Filler: http://www.buonvino.com/P_BotFill.shtml -For filling my wine bottles as per the device instructions to start the siphon you suck on the small bottom "overflow tube" that is low near the ground when the flow regulator valve is "open".

My interpretation of how to construct the T-Siphon:
1 x nylon barb tee(T) (whatever size fits your siphon hose)
1 x cheap hose clamp
3 pieces of siphon hose(A,B,C):

A – top hose will be attached to the racking cane(if using) or directly inserted into transferring vessel. Must be long enough so the T connector hangs LOWER than the vessel you are racking liquid from.
B – bottom hose, inserted into receiving vessel on the ground.
C – middle hose is used to start the siphon by sucking pressure, has the hose clamp, needs to be at least as long as hose A since it should be held higher than the vessel containing the liquid when you start to suck.

To Build:
1. Using the T connect hose A and hose B together inline(a straight line).
2. Attach hose C to the one remaining T connector end(90 degree right angle), then attach the hose clamp to hose C.