size of your cane

[mrkeeg]

Sorry for the tittle.

Is there a reason I shouldn't get a larger-diameter racking cane and hose? I know I'm impatient, but it seems like that would shorten the amount of time of standing there with my cane in my hand. Sorry again. What I'm saying is that I think racking would be a lot quicker with a bigger tube?

Keegan

 

[bradsul]

I've got a 1/2" ID autosyphon that I love for primary->secondary and secondary->bottling transfers. I use 1/2" copper piping for my kettle->cfc->primary transfers as well.

 

[Bobby_M]

If I get a nice height differential between vessels, I find the smaller 3/8" autosiphon with 5/16" hose takes about 5 minutes to rack. I don't sit there and hold it though. I'll be getting the 1/2" version if this sucker ever breaks.

 

[rdwj]

The savings in time spent is minimal. I think the main reason for getting a bigger one is to keep all of your tubing the same size. That way, you can buy just one kind and cut it off as you need.

 

[Bobby_M]

Hmm, I forgot about the fact that I rack to keg though the beer out post through a 3/8" barbed connector. I won't really pick up any faster flow there.

 

[kinison_fan]

Sorry for the tittle.

What I'm saying is that I think racking would be a lot quicker with a bigger tube?

Keegan

..That's what she said...
:cross:
sorry couldn't resist...

 

[mrkeeg]

Hmm, I forgot about the fact that I rack to keg though the beer out post through a 3/8" barbed connector. I won't really pick up any faster flow there.

Is there a reason to do it this way? I assume you have to leave the lid or the other post off to allow air out...

Keegan