Need help making a stainless steel auto siphon

[indolent]

Or so you would like us to believe. Most for profit crowdfunding schemes include some sort of levels that align with different benefits, (t-shirts, the product, etc.). So you are indeed "investing", as I say if you want to open a business, start small and grow it, anyone that funds anothers business is an idiot.

Pon·zi scheme
ˈpänzē ˌskēm/
noun
a form of fraud in which belief in the success of a nonexistent enterprise is fostered by the payment of quick returns to the first investors from money invested by later investors.

I really don't know what you're arguing. Ponzi schemes guaranty quick returns by using later investor's money to pay earlier investors. Nothing like crowd funding.

 

[kh54s10]

BTW, the kind of cracks you see may be just crazing. Acrylic tends to do that. They're very, very fine, thinner than hairline "cracks." I doubt any microorganism can get in there and harbor, or if they do, can get flushed out with passing beer or wort.

I can attest to the fact that those "crazing" cracks get worse and will allow air to pass through. I saw the cracks in my first autosiphon, they got worse over time until one day I could hear and see the air passing through. Bought a new one before the next transfer.

 

[IslandLizard]

I can attest to the fact that those "crazing" cracks get worse and will allow air to pass through. I saw the cracks in my first autosiphon, they got worse over time until one day I could hear and see the air passing through. Bought a new one before the next transfer.

Thanks, that's good to know!

The first time I encountered crazing in acrylic was on scanner drums in the late 90s. The crazing was definitely detrimental to her optical qualities.

 

[fredfoodphilly]

I have been in business for over 20 years, and have rolled out many new products so I understand every but of what you said. I still maintain that anyone who goes farther than the customer-shopkeeper dynamic is getting sucked in to a fools bargain. My very good friend did a kickstarter that was funded and had tge product made, and I told him as I will tell you "make a product, if I like it I will buy it, just don't ask or expect me to be your partner. And I did buy his beer related product. New scams come down the pike all of tge time, this is the newest. I hope the FTC looks a little further into this, as many of these need serious vetting.

 

[Stealthcruiser]

Anyone heard anything out of this?

I tried looking for their F B page again, and got nothing, BUT, that could be my fault as well!



Edit: Found it, and i"ll report any findings.

Double edit:
Here's the link, if ya' wanna' ask on their page, and / or message them there.

I inquired back in Dec. on their page, with no repsonse.

https://www.facebook.com/Sierramoonshinehomebrew/


Edit Again: Here's the reply I got from him.
He's in it alone now.

"Status on he production is as follows: Pro Brewers Siphon; I am waiting for my first set of samples from the manufacturer with the new seal and expect those in the next week. I will update once I receive them and begin testing. Sturdy Clip; I am still waiting for the first set o samples from the new manufacturer, should be here by three end of the month. Carboy Sleeve; is in full production right now and will be finished in a couple weeks.:"

 

[mwill07]

I don't understand the premise. Auto-siphons can be had for <$20. Why spend $80 on one? I know...you can break even after replacing 4 auto-siphons, but there is no guarantee an auto-siphon will break/crack. I've been brewing for 8 years and am on just my second one.

Besides - there are other options as well. Here is a $20 option that includes a SS cane.