Simultaneously run wort into two carboys

[lutherslagers]

Has anyone seen a double barbed hose barb in order to run wort into two kettle simultaneously? If not, how do others achieve this?

 

[ong]

Has anyone seen a double barbed hose barb in order to run wort into two kettle simultaneously? If not, how do others achieve this?

Just use a tee to split the line?

http://brewstock.enstore.com/item/12-stainless-steel-barbed-tee

 

[Hopper5000]

I have never seen one, you could probably get some sort of Y setup as a DIY.

 

[Hopper5000]

seems like a T wouldn't necessary split the flow effectively but that's just me speculating.

 

[lutherslagers]

wow was I over thinking this. Thanks ong.

 

[NivekD]

You might get better flow with this....

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009ME662Q/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

 

[lutherslagers]

Like this?

 

[sfrisby]

Fill one carboy, then fill the other?

 

[aiptasia]

If you wanted control on the flow rate, just use a gang valve instead of a t-valve.

 

[lutherslagers]

Fill one carboy, then fill the other?

That is what I do today. For the purposes of experimenting with different yeast I want to ensure the exact same wort volume, wort consistency and amount of trub. Seems to me the best way to ensure this is simultaneous flow into both carboys.

Added bonus: it should save a little time.

 

[lutherslagers]

If you wanted control on the flow rate, just use a gang valve instead of a t-valve.

aiptasia, what is a gang valve?

 

[aiptasia]

It's a multi-tap water valve. You could use the small ones designed for aquarium air pumps if you have time on your hands, or you could use a larger one designed for your garden. Here's one threaded to fit 3/4" garden hose.

 

[aiptasia]

... and here's an ABS plastic one for under $20.

http://www.hydrogalaxy.com/hydropon...t-connector/?gclid=CMy2jOHhmrUCFQq0nQod3B0ApQ

 

[rcrabb22]

I do this exactly using a stainless tee like is pictured on post #7 of this thread and silicon tubing. I make 10 gal batches and need to ferment in 2 separate vessels. I believe the wort in the 2 fermenters is very close to the same as far as trub and hop debris that might make it's way out of the kettle.

Liquid follows the path of least resistance and one branch always has a higher flow rate than the other. Not by a lot but enough that one better bottle will fill a bit faster than the other. When the quicker of the 2 is filled I close the valve on the pump output, move the end of the tube from the faster to slower, and top it off. It is usually about 20 to 30 seconds of flow from both tubes to finish off.

It works for me.

 

[sfrisby]

That is what I do today. For the purposes of experimenting with different yeast I want to ensure the exact same wort volume, wort consistency and amount of trub. Seems to me the best way to ensure this is simultaneous flow into both carboys.

Added bonus: it should save a little time.

Interesting. Not to derail your plan, AT ALL, but personally, if I was trying to get that close of a comparison, I am sure I would blow it by not pitching the exact same amount of yeast. Sounds like a great experiment.

 

[texashomer]

Here's one way to solve this with a DIY project like:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/minor-upgrade-new-doohickey-make-life-simpler-343048/

 

[Gartywood]

A Y configuration should prove better for even flow.