Sulfiter Issues

[evanos]

Hey HBTer,
In a moment of frusteration here.

I just bought a sulfiter and bottle tree, but the sulfiter isn't working. When assembled and pumped, liquid flows back out from underneath the base as if the one way valve isn't working. Maybe I'm missing something here (and I hope I am, I need to bottle some beer).

Thanks

 

[ChuckO]

Make certain that the ball valve is loose in the bottom of the base. I've noticed that it sometimes takes a few pumps before the liquid starts to flow properly. Also, it starts easier with more liquid in the bowl.