Raptor99 Fruit Wine Alchemist Supporting Member Joined Sep 6, 2020 Messages 1,125 Reaction score 2,112 Location Oregon Jul 4, 2024 #1,321 milw said: My biggest problem now is tilting the carboy and keeping the tip of the cane submerged without stirring up the lees. Click to expand... To keep the carboy tilted, I use one of these:
milw said: My biggest problem now is tilting the carboy and keeping the tip of the cane submerged without stirring up the lees. Click to expand... To keep the carboy tilted, I use one of these:
N Neb Farmer Senior Member Supporting Member Joined Oct 5, 2019 Messages 201 Reaction score 602 Location Southwest Washington Jul 5, 2024 #1,322 I use a one foot-long 1"x2" piece of wood to prop up one side of the carboy.
vacuumpumpman Vendor Sponsor Joined Aug 24, 2011 Messages 4,176 Reaction score 1,303 Jul 20, 2024 #1,323 I like others use a piece of wood and this attachment that holds the racking cane down 3/4 down - then I tilt the carboy and can hold it the racking cane as it gets closer to the sediment - https://us.amazon.com/Midwest-Homebrewing-Winemaking-Supplies-Racking/dp/B074Q5XG3W Attachments tube holder.jpg 1.8 KB
I like others use a piece of wood and this attachment that holds the racking cane down 3/4 down - then I tilt the carboy and can hold it the racking cane as it gets closer to the sediment - https://us.amazon.com/Midwest-Homebrewing-Winemaking-Supplies-Racking/dp/B074Q5XG3W
H hocke230 Member Joined Feb 7, 2013 Messages 66 Reaction score 7 Sep 15, 2024 #1,324 My pump is almost 10+ years old at this point and still going strong! Worth every penny!
joeswine joeswine Joined Nov 15, 2007 Messages 8,859 Reaction score 2,895 Sep 15, 2024 #1,325 Excellent product
vacuumpumpman Vendor Sponsor Joined Aug 24, 2011 Messages 4,176 Reaction score 1,303 Sep 18, 2024 #1,326 hocke230 said: My pump is almost 10+ years old at this point and still going strong! Worth every penny! Click to expand... This is not uncommon - These pumps are made to last - that is why they are thermally protected. If you are having any issues - I can always rebuild your pump no matter of the age.
hocke230 said: My pump is almost 10+ years old at this point and still going strong! Worth every penny! Click to expand... This is not uncommon - These pumps are made to last - that is why they are thermally protected. If you are having any issues - I can always rebuild your pump no matter of the age.