I've been a big fan of the fill the tube with sanitizer and dump the first bit into a pot or something. But I like the blow in the top one since it should be pretty easy to extend to a bottling wand solo adventure.
Another way you can start a plain siphon via suction without using your mouth or a turkey baster is with a 50-60 ml plastic (needleless) syringe. They are also useful for small liquid measurements and transportation. Also if you don't want to stir your brew much with the auto syphon (not that it's really that big of a problem) you can put in the outer tube in first without the inner tube. Then when the outer tube fills up drive in the inner tube and in one pump you can start the syphon.
I've used the carboy cap before (use it mostly for blow off though) but add a filter onto the tube you blow into to avoid maybe adding "spit" into the brew thereby preventing potential contamination, etc. I found this method looking at some beer brewing videos and written "how-to" guides. I've been tempted to tell you about it but everyone has their preferred method and use that more frequently than any other because that's what one is used to. Enjoyed the video and hadn't heard of the sanitizer in the tube method so learned something new!!
Thank you for the video! Having watched lots of your videos, I found this one especially humorous. I laughed at several points throughout. From an “entertainment” perspective, you hit the nail on the head with this one.
Oh my God I've had the buon mini for months and had no idea I could use it without the filters (I haven't used it at all yet). I'm gonna test it out with my cyserglyn bochet in a few weeks!
@@DointheMost I think that's where the pre-filter helps out! I mean yeah, you're still supposed to run it without particulate regardless, but it's an extra layer of safety if you missed a little baby oak chip or something. Either way skipping the pads completely just for easy racking is bloody genius, I might have to try it since my auto siphon just broke haha
I mean, you hate it, I love it.. Why not just send that demon puppy over to me, I'm a super newbie and have been studying your video's for the passed week before I start this weekend. Would be pretty cool :D
You can use those caps without a wand by just shoving the hose through it, but getting the hose to go where you want it to go is a bit of an exercise in patience or futility . Technically most of those methods could be done without a wand, with the same frustration requirement. On a related note. The most common failure points on an auto-siphon is the rubber gasket on the wand or the cracked outer pipe. In either of those cases, you get a free racking wand from the carcass of the bad auto-siphon :)
After like a month of use, my one-gallon sized auto-siphon suddenly cracked right down the side. Like, what? I used to use plastic racking canes wayyyy back in the day, but after replacing my third one I switched to stainless steel. So much nicer! Anna's dad says he may have a stainless steel bottling wand somewhere. I need to get my hands on that.
@@DointheMost I've got the StS bottling wand but when you pull it out of the bottle the amount displaced is greater than with the plastic one!! I almost never use it for that reason.
What’s been your preferred method of cleaning the tubing out after? I’ve always struggled with getting it clean, particularly if I’m racking off a primary and there’s a lot of sediment or other particles going through the tube
I rinse immediately. If there’s stubborn stuff I soak in Oxyclean. I also have very long pipe cleaners I can use to scrub them. All that said, I replace my tubing probably 3-4 times a year.
Tube connection question, to size should you match inner diameter, go for fit, and material? (My current setup is auto-syphon and a combination of bamboo and ductape, and looking to upgrade.)
Agreed with Michele! Your local homebrew shop should have the right size. Should be as simple as measuring and matching the OD of your siphon to the ID of your tubing.
In addition to what these guys have said, you'll probably have to run hot water over the tubing before it'll go onto the racking cane easily. It becomes more pliable when warmed up
Instead of the orange cap, you can use a wet towel and 2 pieces of tubing. The wet towel creates an airtight seal, then you can blow on the other piece of tubing to start the siphon.
Step one: Dont try to use a well used siphon for some 30 or so brews. Plastic will probably break. Just happened today, but did not put into bottle fortunately.
If you put the carboy cap on the lower carboy you can use a vacuum to start the siphon (suck don't blow).
Interesting!
Very interesting, good to know.
The high ground joke got my thumb. Love this
I've been a big fan of the fill the tube with sanitizer and dump the first bit into a pot or something. But I like the blow in the top one since it should be pretty easy to extend to a bottling wand solo adventure.
Another way you can start a plain siphon via suction without using your mouth or a turkey baster is with a 50-60 ml plastic (needleless) syringe. They are also useful for small liquid measurements and transportation.
Also if you don't want to stir your brew much with the auto syphon (not that it's really that big of a problem) you can put in the outer tube in first without the inner tube. Then when the outer tube fills up drive in the inner tube and in one pump you can start the syphon.
I've used the carboy cap before (use it mostly for blow off though) but add a filter onto the tube you blow into to avoid maybe adding "spit" into the brew thereby preventing potential contamination, etc. I found this method looking at some beer brewing videos and written "how-to" guides. I've been tempted to tell you about it but everyone has their preferred method and use that more frequently than any other because that's what one is used to. Enjoyed the video and hadn't heard of the sanitizer in the tube method so learned something new!!
Maybe my guests like a little spit in their drinks! :P
I wish I would have seen this video yesterday. I just racked my first brew last night.
Thank you for the video! Having watched lots of your videos, I found this one especially humorous. I laughed at several points throughout. From an “entertainment” perspective, you hit the nail on the head with this one.
I did learn something! That little orange cap looks like something I need. Thanks for showing us 🤙🏼
Oh my God I've had the buon mini for months and had no idea I could use it without the filters (I haven't used it at all yet). I'm gonna test it out with my cyserglyn bochet in a few weeks!
Just don't run it with any particulate in suspension, just as the instruction book says. Cheers!
@@DointheMost I think that's where the pre-filter helps out! I mean yeah, you're still supposed to run it without particulate regardless, but it's an extra layer of safety if you missed a little baby oak chip or something.
Either way skipping the pads completely just for easy racking is bloody genius, I might have to try it since my auto siphon just broke haha
I mean, you hate it, I love it.. Why not just send that demon puppy over to me, I'm a super newbie and have been studying your video's for the passed week before I start this weekend. Would be pretty cool :D
Magnificent. Immensely helpful, thanks a lot. Humor was good and appropriate, loved it.
You can use those caps without a wand by just shoving the hose through it, but getting the hose to go where you want it to go is a bit of an exercise in patience or futility . Technically most of those methods could be done without a wand, with the same frustration requirement.
On a related note. The most common failure points on an auto-siphon is the rubber gasket on the wand or the cracked outer pipe. In either of those cases, you get a free racking wand from the carcass of the bad auto-siphon :)
After like a month of use, my one-gallon sized auto-siphon suddenly cracked right down the side. Like, what? I used to use plastic racking canes wayyyy back in the day, but after replacing my third one I switched to stainless steel. So much nicer! Anna's dad says he may have a stainless steel bottling wand somewhere. I need to get my hands on that.
@@DointheMost I usually buy them a pair at a time... Like Hydrometers :)
I'll have to hunt up a stainless one
@@DointheMost I’ve been using mine for a year now & it doesn’t have any cracks. I guess I got a good one 🤞🏼
@@DointheMost I've got the StS bottling wand but when you pull it out of the bottle the amount displaced is greater than with the plastic one!! I almost never use it for that reason.
@@paulalarocca8315 Good to know!
Never thought a youtube video would teach me how to rack off
I am getting that carboy cap! thank you!
That jiggler noise is wild! Great way to terrify the kids when you rack late at night
Right?! Thanks, I hate it.
@@DointheMost It sounds like a dying toilet in a gas station that you run from as soon as you can
I’m gonna share this to my friend to passive aggressively tell him to stop procrastinating racking his beer/cider
These are the type of friends I need.
Send it to your friend who doesn't brush his teeth enough too because there's enough listerine here to help that
Oh gosh. Mine sit for months 🤷🏼♀️
Did you later age the Listerine on oak chips?
😂
What’s been your preferred method of cleaning the tubing out after? I’ve always struggled with getting it clean, particularly if I’m racking off a primary and there’s a lot of sediment or other particles going through the tube
I rinse immediately. If there’s stubborn stuff I soak in Oxyclean. I also have very long pipe cleaners I can use to scrub them. All that said, I replace my tubing probably 3-4 times a year.
Buckets with spigots are superior imo; cheap, light, and you can rack straight into bottles if that's your jam.
Tube connection question, to size should you match inner diameter, go for fit, and material?
(My current setup is auto-syphon and a combination of bamboo and ductape, and looking to upgrade.)
Any syphon hose from a home brew store should fit.
Agreed with Michele! Your local homebrew shop should have the right size. Should be as simple as measuring and matching the OD of your siphon to the ID of your tubing.
In addition to what these guys have said, you'll probably have to run hot water over the tubing before it'll go onto the racking cane easily. It becomes more pliable when warmed up
Legit laughed out loud when you were covering the jiggler. I agree: Just... why tho?
Great reference video.
The thing is such a beautiful piece of gear. And so awful at the same time.
This was interesting and very helpful. Thank you very much!
Glad it was helpful!
How do you keep from getting the sediment?
Missed the vacuum pump siphon.
7:10 for that super sexy slow-mo money shot🤑
Awesome thanx for that 👍
love your channel bro! thanks for the instruction! followed you on IG too!
I take it you got a really good deal on Listerine then lol.
Instead of the orange cap, you can use a wet towel and 2 pieces of tubing. The wet towel creates an airtight seal, then you can blow on the other piece of tubing to start the siphon.
Nice
you forgot a funnel.... hahahaha
The orange top. Where I beg
Step one: Dont try to use a well used siphon for some 30 or so brews. Plastic will probably break. Just happened today, but did not put into bottle fortunately.
Ill claim the jiggler if you want
Maybe it'll come back around in another giveaway.
Can someone use a mini jet wine filter to siphon gas out of their neighbours car? Asking for a friend
Only in America!
@@DointheMost I have found my first con of living in Canada!
@@ryandisney7427 cat fart mead is the new craze sweeping Nova Scotia so I'm told
There is no such thing as Gravity.
What you are thinking of is DENSITY.