Vacuum Degassing - calling all science nerds

[vacuumpumpman]

Steve
Do you sell #6 double drilled bungs? How much are they and what would shipping cost be to 12414.
Thanks

Yes we do - The standard is 1/4'' and 3/8'' hole - But we can easily make them 2 - 1/4'' holes if you want . Here is the link = 2 Hole Tapered Bungs and Rubber Stoppers (Pure Gum)

 

[mikewatkins727]

If I have a bottle between pump and carboy, can I degas a full carboy or do I need to lower the level of wine. Also, is there any danger of imploding a glass carboy.

Thanks

You could degas until the cows come home without any danger of an implosion.. No need to lower the level. Might need to let the vac pump take a breather if it's a small one.

 

[Rice_Guy]

IF you start gradually you can degas with minimal/ an inch head space. I can take a vacuum line and touch the check valve to see foam then STOP. ,,, and repeat ,,, eventually like ten minutes it stabilizes so that the pump can pull below 20 inches Hg without a risk to the pump.

Your question is basically can I walk away and let it run. NO, vacuum pumps gum up if you run sugars/ mineral solutions through them.

If I have a bottle between pump and carboy, can I degas a full carboy or do I need to lower the level of wine.