So I racked my cider tonight, and I had some trouble siphoning. Between the curve in the racking cane and the curved tube, I could not get a steady flow going. I got frustrated and just snapped off the short part of the cane so that it was straight.
Couple of things: 1. I'm worried because I wasn't sure it the tube should go in the full carboy or the other way around, so I putzed around with it trying different things. Risk of oxidation/exposure there?? I also tried just the tube at one point, which was not long enough and did a little splashing before I realized my stupidity and stopped.
2. I topped off my juice with fresh cider, and my SG=1.003. I've got a really dry cider going. Anyways, how long does everyone recommend/advise before I bottle?
3. How to I avoid those siphoning issues in the future because it caused one hell of a mess in my back room.
Thanks!
Couple of things: 1. I'm worried because I wasn't sure it the tube should go in the full carboy or the other way around, so I putzed around with it trying different things. Risk of oxidation/exposure there?? I also tried just the tube at one point, which was not long enough and did a little splashing before I realized my stupidity and stopped.
2. I topped off my juice with fresh cider, and my SG=1.003. I've got a really dry cider going. Anyways, how long does everyone recommend/advise before I bottle?
3. How to I avoid those siphoning issues in the future because it caused one hell of a mess in my back room.
Thanks!