I see that there are two models available. Three if you count the "Mini." How do I decide between the two?
Fermtech Auto Siphon?
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Eeny, Meeny, Miny........
It's all about the size man. The largest is for 1/2" ID hose, the middle is for 5/16" ID hose. The mini is similar to the midlle man except that it's shorter to make it easier to use with growlers or 1 gallon jugs.
So, if you think that siphoning with 3/8" hose takes too long then goto the 1/2".
That is how you decide.
It's all about the size man. The largest is for 1/2" ID hose, the middle is for 5/16" ID hose. The mini is similar to the midlle man except that it's shorter to make it easier to use with growlers or 1 gallon jugs.
So, if you think that siphoning with 3/8" hose takes too long then goto the 1/2".
That is how you decide.
EdWort
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The mini rocks if you use 1 gallon growlers!
ColoradoXJ13
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The guy at my LHBS reccomended not buying the largest one as he thinks it aerates beer in transfer too much, but he uses one for wine. Personally, I have the mid-size one, and I wish I could siphon faster, that is the most tedious part of brewing for me, the crap work afterward. But, I haven't bought the big one yet, because I do trust this guy, especially when he tells me not to spend money in his shop...
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I have the big one and the mini. I haven't seen any more air entrained into the wort with the big than I have with the mini. Lest you are talking about the very end of the transfer (you know when the siphon makes that wet fart sound) but, I am usually to volume before I get there so whatever gets oxidized at the end of x-fer is for samples anyway.
I have both the medium (not mini) and large auto siphons. The large one is great for transferring MUCH faster. I don't use the medium one anymore, I keep it in case I break the large one somehow.
My only complaint is that I have to hold the siphon the whole time (which is why the larger one is much better, i.e. faster). I need an autosiphon clamp!
My only complaint is that I have to hold the siphon the whole time (which is why the larger one is much better, i.e. faster). I need an autosiphon clamp!
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Thanks for the advice. Ordered the BIG one. Figured I could buy the smaller one locally if I need it. The small will have less markup locally.
