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Is anyone else having trouble with alot of foam using floating dip tube?
What brand/model are you using? Some people report similar issues when the intake is floating near the top of the beer line. That means it is pulling in both beer and CO2. A common solution is to at a little weight to the tubing (like a stainless nut or washer) that will help to keep it submerged.Is anyone else having trouble with alot of foam using floating dip tube?
not sure purchased on Amazon it is working good now probally overcarbed a littleWhat brand/model are you using? Some people report similar issues when the intake is floating near the top of the beer line. That means it is pulling in both beer and CO2. A common solution is to at a little weight to the tubing (like a stainless nut or washer) that will help to keep it submerged.
https://a.co/d/gdDcUwlWhat brand/model are you using? Some people report similar issues when the intake is floating near the top of the beer line. That means it is pulling in both beer and CO2. A common solution is to at a little weight to the tubing (like a stainless nut or washer) that will help to keep it submerged.
Then on the outside of the keg, apply a mating magnet and you can then nudge it downward an inch or so whenever that "gas sucking" foam happens.
Bobby I've used this method on clear fermenter as well. The rare earth attraction to the SS ring is enough.I've used this method on clear fermenters but I don't need to keep the outside magnet in place since I can see in.
I'm confused on this. Are you trying to push beer through a line that has a Flotit connected to it on the outlet? If so, of course it would clog. This is the incorrect way of using it if I'm understanding this correctly.I just got a couple of Flotit 2.0s. The thing is if you try to do a closed transfer you can't go through the liquid out post because with the Flotit 2.0 filter it will just clog. There are ways to get around this like going through the "in" post and opening up the PRV but I like a return line back to the fermenter stopper coming from the "in" post. I wish I would of taken this into consideration before going this route. I'm just going to fill through the lid of the corny and just purge well and hopefully will be okay..
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I have the same potential issue or question as @Draft Master Flash. I usually do a closed transfer into my keg through the liquid post. With a standard dip tube, the beer transfers into the bottom of the keg. With the Flotit (I have the first version) there is potential for any material to clog the filter from the inside. So far, I have only used my Flotit when I have tried to ferment in a keg once or twice. I do have an inline filter with a coarse filter (VacMotion branded) that I use during transfer. For me, that should reduce the chance of a clog.The double screen is there to filter hops and trub from going into the tubing. Not the other way around.
OOOhh I was confused too.. The Floatit is on the liquid post in the serving keg. I always think of a floating dip tube as a feature of a fermenter to leave the trub behind.I'm confused on this. Are you trying to push beer through a line that has a Flotit connected to it on the outlet? If so, of course it would clog. This is the incorrect way of using it if I'm understanding this correctly.
The double screen is there to filter hops and trub from going into the tubing. Not the other way around.
Never had an issue with my Flotit, and I've dry hopped a ton, and served from the fermenter with no clogs.
I have one like you posted. It works just fine. No complaiints. I can't see an advantage of the Floatit to justify it.. Maybe others can comment on that.We do not get the Floatit in Australia but have any of you guys compared it to our product here:
https://www.kegland.com.au/fermzilla-ss-ball-float-80cm-silicone-dip-tube-and-filter-kit.html
It looks like the Floatit is significantly more expensive and I am wondering if it's worth the additional cost.
We do not get the Floatit in Australia but have any of you guys compared it to our product here:
https://www.kegland.com.au/fermzilla-ss-ball-float-80cm-silicone-dip-tube-and-filter-kit.html
It looks like the Floatit is significantly more expensive and I am wondering if it's worth the additional cost.
Thanks i believe that will get it cheersthis... and forget the nut on the pickup tube. not needed. just a SS nut on the hose
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Not trying to start an argument, but I have both the clear beer with the filter screen and the Flotit. The Flotit wins for me regarding transfer from fermenter to keg, or fermenting and serving from the keg. Especially with hoppy ales. I’ve had a few clogs with the clear beer, but the Flotit just keeps going. It’s a wonderful, simple design.The Clear Beer units are the Cadillac, but they cost quite a bit. If you want a cheaper model that works great, go with https://ballandkeg.com/products/balls-up-floating-dip-tube
I've used theirs for years and not ever had to add weight like the other cheap units. Theirs have a heavier piece of stainless steel tubing in the end that keeps it submerged all the time.
that one does look goodNot trying to start an argument, but I have both the clear beer with the filter screen and the Flotit. The Flotit wins for me regarding transfer from fermenter to keg, or fermenting and serving from the keg. Especially with hoppy ales. I’ve had a few clogs with the clear beer, but the Flotit just keeps going. It’s a wonderful, simple design.
My only gripe would be the gaskets on the outside of the Flotit can be difficult to put on at times, but once they’re on you shouldn’t have any issues.
Not trying to start an argument, but I have both the clear beer with the filter screen and the Flotit. The Flotit wins for me regarding transfer from fermenter to keg, or fermenting and serving from the keg. Especially with hoppy ales. I’ve had a few clogs with the clear beer, but the Flotit just keeps going. It’s a wonderful, simple design.
My only gripe would be the gaskets on the outside of the Flotit can be difficult to put on at times, but once they’re on you shouldn’t have any issues.
You could try gently shaking/swirling the keg to see if it helps the end of the tube fall back below the beer line.Any recommendations short of opening the keg and adding weight to the FDT line? Obviously not ideal with a heavily hopped ipa.
Is anyone else having trouble with alot of foam using floating dip tube?
Not sure if you meant this for the OP or me. I resurrected this thread mainly to see if there might be any way of saving this ipa. At any rate, I fermented in a corny keg with a shortened dip tube and pressure transferred to a second keg containing dry hops and the referenced floating dip tube. The second keg was purged with fermentation CO2.From my experience if you have the dip tube too high it will start to suck air. The floating dip tubes have three different height settings on them. Which one are you using here:
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I have also seen some customer who want it to go even deeper just use another stainless ring and extend the chain slightly and this will make it go even deeper.
Also did you have the issue in your keg or fermenter? If it was in a fermenter and you are using quite a lot of hops usually the hops sit ontop of the fermenter for a few days after dry hopping. Depending on the amount of hops you add you will have to set the dip tube to go deeper.
At the end of the day it's a bit of a trade off. The deeper you go the less clear the beer will be. The higher you go the more risk of sucking air. With that said it's easy to adjust.
Not sure if you meant this for the OP or me. I resurrected this thread mainly to see if there might be any way of saving this ipa. At any rate, I fermented in a corny keg with a shortened dip tube and pressure transferred to a second keg containing dry hops and the referenced floating dip tube. The second keg was purged with fermentation CO2.
I did notice the three positions for the floating dip tube. But it's the first time using this one and I don't recall where it was initially set (I didn't change it). Prior to using it I cleaned it and dropped it in some sanitizer and it seemed to stay under the water level. I've tried bumping the keg, and even slightly tilting it, but to no avail. I'll keep messing with it and slow pouring it for now. But at some point I may end opening it up and swap it out, then drink it quickly until oxidation leads me to dump it if I can't finish it. Not sure of a better option at this point.
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