How to use an Auto Siphon

In this video, Wes demonstrates how easy it is to use a Fermtech Auto Siphon to transfer your beer or wine between two vessels.

[@Jaykxl]

The kitchen layout and Wes's outfit had me worried that an escaped velociraptor might appear at any time

[@shenvega6688]

Underrated comment

[@user-ex6wr6jo8h]

Wow thats gold

[@jillwhatley994]

😂

[@smmargret6300]

Very helpful. Thank you. I just purchased an Easy Siphon and didnt have a clue, even after reading the instructions..A picture is worth a thousand words!

[@greatfermentations]

You're welcome!

[@jesselamoureux7153]

How can I avoid drawing air into the tube while syphoning? First time out of the package and it bubbled air into my brew the whole time.😑

[@julianmilo9]

Will these filter things out like fruit pulp / debris?

[@greatfermentations]

Not really. If anything, they will get sucked into the siphon and make their way into your target vessel and/or clog the siphon. It's best when the tip/bottom of the auto-siphon is placed ABOVE the sediment layer. Let us know if you have any other questions!

[@mmarialexx]

I can’t get the liquid to go up the tube even if I keep pumping

[@greatfermentations]

Where is the vessel your siphoning to, in relation to the vessel you are siphoning out of?

[@mmarialexx]

@@greatfermentations so the one is on top of the kitchen counter and the other on the floor. I am trying to get the liquid from the top to the bottom one. Does it have to do with the amount or "height" of the liquid to be poured out in relation to the "stick/tube" - I cannot get the water to go up the tube. As I pump, it barely comes up the tube. Plus it is odd to be pumping with the hose attached. Thank you!

[@greatfermentations]

@@mmarialexx Yeah, your setup sounds correct. You may have a faulty auto unit. When you pull up on the siphon cane, do you see a considerable amount of liquid move up into the housing? If not, the seal may be broken which will result in not enough liquid being drawn in for the siphon action to start when you depress it.

[@30JLETO]

How do you attach the siphon hose? Every time I try, the hose gets messed up. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong :/

[@greatfermentations]

You mean attach the hose, to the auto siphon? What I do is dip the hose end into some warm water and that loosens up the tubing which makes it super simple to slide right on the siphon. Hope this helps! Cheers! Bryan

[@ronniebounds6474]

Will the standard 3/8” auto siphon siphon fit thru the opening of a standard 1 gallon jug? What is the diameter of the largest part of the siphon that would have to fit thru the neck opening? Thank you!

[@greatfermentations]

Yes it sure will, but it's a bit annoying to work with because of it's height. We sell a shorter version of the autosiphon to fix this problem: shop.greatfermentations.com/product/fermtech-mini-auto-siphon-3-8-tubing/siphoning Thanks! Bryan

[@julianickle9601]

Wes you lovely, lovely man

[@sammygeebaby]

I bought this product and it didn’t come with the tubing, are you supposed to supply your own?

[@greatfermentations]

Samantha, if you bought the auto siphon from us, the tubing is not included. You'll want roughly 6-8 feet of tubing for the auto siphon. I'd go with 5/16 in. tubing.

[@clarkewi]

Well done.

[@juandelacruz-ny6xy]

can you take the siphon apart when to clean it after use?

[@greatfermentations]

Yes you sure can. The two main pieces come apart and allows for cleaning. However, I find the easiest way to clean these, is to put them in a bucket and pump your cleaner through the siphon, with the return hose going back into the bucket. I'll then let it sit in there for 5-10 minutes, and I'll go through the same process in a bucket of rinse water. Cheers! Bryan

[@whatsup7202]

Ues, sanitize both before and after use.

[@VanillaAttila]

How does the sediment trapper work on the tip of it?

[@greatfermentations]

It really just acts as a buffer between the uptake tube, and the sediment, which is slightly better than a traditional racking cane which goes directly into the sediment. With that being said, it won't do anything if you stick it directly in the sediment, so it's always recommended to transfer from just right above the bottom sediment!

[@jamie5mauser]

how do you sanitize the siphon and tubing?

[@greatfermentations]

We find the easiest way to do this is place the AutoSiphon and tubing into a bucket of sanitizer. Next, hook your tubing up to the AutoSiphon, then pump sanitizer through a couple times till everything is in contact with the sanitizer. Let it sit until you are ready to rack, and you'll be just fine. Cheers!

[@retireorbust]

As noted by others I bought one on Amazon and no instructions of any kind. My was working but I'm having difficulty with it now. I'm still not sure what the problem is.

[@greatfermentations]

Glad you stumbled on our video! We don't sell these on Amazon so I don't know which model you have. What problems are you having?

[@retireorbust]

@@greatfermentations Fermtech. Saw another video that is missing a tiny flutter valve in the bottom of the receiver tube within the anti sediment tip.

[@mattlewis5190]

Has it got a filter on the end?

[@greatfermentations]

No, but you can easily wrap a muslin bag at the end of the tubing to act as a filter!

[@xMiyazakiAkira]

shouldnt it already be sanitary when u buy it and get it in the mail

[@Neph0423]

Best to not take a chance.

[@mathewsawyer4811]

Think about all the hands and machinery it may have touched prior to you receiving it. It’s most likely not sanitary.

[@scottschmidt75]

Where can I get one of those clips?

[@greatfermentations]

Links below. We've got one for the regular, and one for the large: Regular: shop.greatfermentations.com/product/fermtech-3-8-auto-siphon-clamp/siphoning Large: shop.greatfermentations.com/product/fermtech-1-2-auto-siphon-clamp/siphoning Cheers! Bryan

[@J0kerScars]

Mine kept leaking air when I started pumping it

[@bryanjohnson5796]

Sounds like you might have a crack somewhere in the setup.

[@J0kerScars]

It seems the rubber part at the bottom of the siphon doesn’t create a good enough seal, maybe it’s old and I just need to buy a new one

[@mondoprime]

Precisely the same problem I just had with mine and i'm worried that my wine is now ruined because of all that air that got into it!

[@J0kerScars]

Well my wine turned out just fine even after all the air. Hope your wine does well mate

[@bobu5213]

You explain everything except for how to stop the siphon

[@tspis]

See that white doohickey that’s in the middle of the long flexible hose? That’s a flow stop clip that allows you to slow or stop the flow.

[@MrBeanzies]

Disliked because you didn't showcase how to stop the siphon

[@janekendrick7257]

These instructions might well be great - if only I could listen without the intrusive music distracting me. Not even subtitles to make it partially accessible.

[@klausbrinck2137]

that´s not an auto syphon at all...! an auto syphon would start all by itself, without any timer, motor or energy consumptiont, without the need of a person nearby...!

[@greatfermentations]

Good point, Klaus :) I wish such a thing existed!

[@klausbrinck2137]

It does, its name is automatic bell syphon, or siphon... by the nput- flow and the reservoir-size you define how long it takes to get full, and then it drains automatically...

[@BennettRedacted]

"...without any timer, motor or energy consumption" So where does the potential energy of the inlet water come from....

[@smmargret6300]

Klaus: hahaha In your dreams perhaps!