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Transferring Liquids Using a Siphon

When transferring beer or wine from one vessel to another you need to create a siphon. A siphon is based on the principle that a liquid will always seek to move to the lowest level. It uses the weight of the atmosphere and gravity to cause the liquid to move from a container placed above (higher) that the receiving container.

Racking is the term used to describe the transfer of a fermented beverage using a siphon with a minimal amount of agitation to the liquid. If you have never used a siphon it is a good idea to practice first. There are a few general rules which are very important. First is sanitation. The racking apparatus will be placed directly into the liquid and the entire interior will come in contact with the liquid. Second is agitation. The transfer must be made with as little aeration of the liquid as possible. Placing the container of liquid on the counter or table a day or two before racking will provide time for the sediment to settle down.

Fermtech Auto Siphon

Available in 3/8 inch Regular and 1/2 inch Large size for 5 and 6 gallon containers. Now Available: NEW 3/8 inch Mini size is perfect for 1 gallon jugs. Single stroke action draws a siphon without disturbing sediment. Precision designed for smooth, leak-free operation. Solid, glue-bonded construction for simple sanitization and use. The removable tip at the end of the draw tube prevents the siphoning of sediment.

use with one gallon jugs and small pails

Our auto-siphon has a single stroke action that draws a siphon without disturbing sediment. It is available in 3/8 Regular and 1/2 Large size for 5 gallon containers. The 3/8 Mini size is perfect for 1 gallon jugs. Siphons are designed for a smooth, leak-free operation that does not restrict flow. The solid glue-bonded construction leads to simple sanitation and use. And it works in carboys, pails, and requires only a few inches of liquid.

Auto Siphon Clamp 5/16 in. $3.55
This product will clamp right onto your 1/2 inch ID auto-siphon making a more secure and easy transferring process. No more cramps when you use the clamps.

Fits 1/2" ID auto siphon

This product will clamp right onto your 1/2 inch ID auto-siphon making a more secure and easy transferring process. No more cramps when you use the clamps.

Fits 5 and 6 gallon carboys and Better Bottles

Our auto-siphon has a single stroke action that draws a siphon without disturbing sediment. It is available in 3/8 inch Regular and 1/2 inch Large size for 5 gallon containers. The 3/8 Mini size is perfect for 1 gallon jugs. Siphons are designed for a smooth, leak-free operation that does not restrict flow. The solid glue-bonded construction leads to simple sanitation and use. And it works in carboys, pails, and requires only a few inches of liquid.

Fits 5 and 6 gallon carboys and Better Bottles

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We recommend 4 feet of siphon hose to use with racking canes or auto siphons. The 5/16 inch in diameter size fits racking canes and bottle fillers. The 3/8 and 7/16 inch oversize hose moves liquid faster. The 1 inch Blow-off hose fits a carboy without an airlock.

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fits 3/8 inch and 5/16 inch ID siphon hoses

Fits on 5/16 and 3/8 hose to control the flow.

fits 7/16 inch ID siphon hose

Fits on 5/16 hose to control the flow.

Racking Cane 24 x 5/16 id $1.95
Racking Cane 30 x 5/16 id $2.20
Racking Cane 30 x 7/16 id $3.95
Racking canes are used when decanting liquids without distributing any sediment at the bottom of the primary vessel. The long straight end of the care is capped with a special tip designed to draw liquid from above the sediment. The fractions shown in the description indicate the inside diameter of the hose used with each cane. 24 x 5/16 inch cane fits 3, 5 and 6 gallon carboys, Better Bottles, and all pails. 30 x 5/16 inch cane is for barrels and demi-johns. 30 x 7/16 inch cane is faster transfers of large volumes

replacement tip for 7/16" racking cane

Replacement tip for 5/16 in. racking cane

replacement tip for 5/16" racking cane

Replacement tip for 3/8 in. racking cane

Holds racking canes using 5/16" ID hose

This clip holds the 5/16 racking cane in place.