paradoc
Well-Known Member
This may be old knowledge to the more experienced on the list, but I found it to be helpful tip!
I recently got a new 1/2 inch auto-siphon, and noticed a lot of air bubbles in the tubing when I was transferring my beer. It was driving me nuts because it looked like it was probably very effectively oxygenating my beer. After some searching, I found an easy solution:
After you start your siphon, just pinch the top of the tube (just below where it attaches to the racking cane) about half way for a few seconds. The restriction in flow will carry all the bubbles out of the tube and when you let go you will have just liquid.
Also, make sure you get the right size tubing if you get the 1/2 inch siphon. It uses an odd size that I couldn't find locally. I put a small hose clamp on (not too tight!) and that solved the air leak.
I recently got a new 1/2 inch auto-siphon, and noticed a lot of air bubbles in the tubing when I was transferring my beer. It was driving me nuts because it looked like it was probably very effectively oxygenating my beer. After some searching, I found an easy solution:
After you start your siphon, just pinch the top of the tube (just below where it attaches to the racking cane) about half way for a few seconds. The restriction in flow will carry all the bubbles out of the tube and when you let go you will have just liquid.
Also, make sure you get the right size tubing if you get the 1/2 inch siphon. It uses an odd size that I couldn't find locally. I put a small hose clamp on (not too tight!) and that solved the air leak.