aeration

[docmoran]

how long is recommended for aquirium pump aeration -- intend to get oxygenator but for now using pump with hose and no stone on end.?? thanks

 

[BarleyWater]

With an aquarium pump and no diffusion stone, you're much better off just shaking the thing for about 5 minutes. You're looking at 90 minutes to get a decent amount of aeration with the hose.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f13/surprising-aeration-results-79762/

 

[Boodlemania]

What about with the diffusion stone?

 

[Yooper]

With a diffusion stone, I believe thirty minutes is about right. I can't remember the source for that, though.

 

[BarleyWater]

I found the article, and at a high rate of flow with a stone, about 20 minutes will get you to an adequate level. Shaking is more effective and requires no additional equipment.
http://cdn2.libsyn.com/basicbrewing...23&nva=20090324153223&t=00c9c11b24ee764125ffc

 

[llazy_llama]

Shake shake shake

Shake shake shake

Shake your caaaaarboy, shake your caaaarboy

That's what I do, anyway. In a bucket, I just mix spastically with a whisk until my arms hurt.