kbesch
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Does anyone use a basic fish pump for aeration, and how well does it work?
I run mine for an hour before I pitch. Not sure if you need to run that long but I figured more time couldn't hurt. You're right about the cost, it was even worse for me because I had UPS show up at my door with another bill for 23CDN in BS brokerage fees (on top of the shipping I already paid). Had I realized that at the time I would have gotten the O2 kit for sure.the_bird said:...Pretty sure it takes more like a half-hour with an aquarium pump setup. By the time you buy a SS stone (you need to have one with small holes), the filter, and the pump, you're almost at the same cost as this setup.
I like that setup. DOes the SS difuser stone attach directly to the end of the racking cane or do you need a short piece of hose?the_bird said:I bought the O2 kit from Williams here:
I thought the delay would bother me too (after I found out about the pure O2 systems). I use the 1 hour I leave it to completely finish and pack away my brew gear (apartment dweller) and have a nice cold glass in celebration of a job well done. By the time I get that all finished it's time to pitch, it's a nice end-of-brew routine for me now.Chimone said:Im seriously starting to look into some sort of aeration system. I looked at the aquarium pumps, but theres no way Im going to want to wait another 30 minutes after I just finished brewing. 90 seconds is more up my alley.
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the_bird said:Even if I were using an aquarium pump, I would probably buy the stone/rod piece (you can buy it separately from Williams).
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