How to start a siphon safely?

[JohnT]

Bellmawr?

Sorry, Though that it was a typo. Where is that? South Jersey?

 

[winemanden]

Don't be afraid to suck on your syphon. :
If you haven't got a wine thief it's a great way to taste test the progress of your wine. You'll soon learn to recognise if or when things are not going as they should. It's easier to sort out problems if you catch then early. If you catch an H2S problem early you can often get rid of it by vigorous racking and a touch more nutrient.
Better a not so nice taste early than a foul one later.
Taste, spit, rinse your mouth, you'll survive.

Regards to all, Winemanden.

 

[non-grapenut]

What's the matter getting a little wine in your mouth while syphoning?
Sure beats the taste of diesel or gasoline and you can swallow it.

Remind me not to park my car in your driveway...

 

[Lurker]

Bellmawr?

Sorry, Though that it was a typo. Where is that? South Jersey?

Five min from the Walt Whitman Bridge and South Phila. So, yes South Jersey. You know that it is a separate state right?

 

[JohnT]

Five min from the Walt Whitman Bridge and South Phila. So, yes South Jersey. You know that it is a separate state right?

It all depends. Do you root for the great NFL teams that call the Meadowlands home, or are you an Eagles fan?

 

[Arne]

One advantage to starting a siphon by mouth is You Been Drinking???? Nope, just suck starting a siphon. Gotta move the wine somehow and the hose overflowed. lol Arne.

 

[Lurker]

It all depends. Do you root for the great NFL teams that call the Meadowlands home, or are you an Eagles fan?

Phillies, Eagles, Flyers, Sixers.

 

[myakkagldwngr]

I've never been one for having to go to another's driveway for gas or diesel,,,
but living in the country and working on a farm for years, I've done my share of syphoning gas and diesel.
If you get good, you can use your thumb on the tip of the hose and not have to use your mouth, but the hose has to move freely in the gas tank.

 

[Lurker]

I've never been one for having to go to another's driveway for gas or diesel,,,
but living in the country and working on a farm for years, I've done my share of syphoning gas and diesel.
If you get good, you can use your thumb on the tip of the hose and not have to use your mouth, but the hose has to move freely in the gas tank.

I too would appreciate it if you stay out of my driveway.