Description
Fermtech auto-siphon 3/8" – siphon with pump for easy transfers
The Fermtech auto-siphon is a siphon with a built-in pump that makes it easy to start transferring beer, wine or cider. Use it, for example, from the fermenting bucket to a secondary vessel, or from the fermenter to a keg or bottle filler. The removable tip at the bottom keeps sediment out of the transfer. The siphon is easy to use and maintain, and comes with tubing.
How to use the auto-siphon
- Sanitize the siphon and tubing before use
- Place the siphon in the vessel with the tip towards the bottom, and put the end of the tubing in the vessel you are filling, lower than the one you are transferring from
- Pump the plunger a couple of times, and the flow starts by itself
- Keep the end of the tubing below the liquid surface in the new vessel to avoid splashing and oxygen
Technical data
- Cane: 3/8"
- Tubing: 5/16" inner diameter, PVC, included
- Max temperature: 49 °C
- Food-contact approved (EC No. 1935/2004 and EU No. 10/2011)
Frequently asked questions about the Fermtech auto-siphon
How do I start the siphon?
Pump the plunger a couple of times while the siphon is in the vessel. The liquid is drawn up into the tubing, and the flow continues on its own as long as the tubing end is lower than the vessel you are transferring from.
Can I use the auto-siphon for hot wort?
No. The maximum temperature is 49 °C, so the siphon should not be used for hot wort.
How do I avoid picking up sediment?
The removable tip at the bottom keeps sediment out. Hold the tip a little above the yeast cake and stop when you get close to the sediment.
Why is it important to avoid splashing?
Oxygen gets into beer most easily through splashing during transfers after fermentation. Oxidised beer loses hop flavour and can taste of cardboard. Keep the tubing end below the liquid surface.
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