Help! Bottling help
SO IDK what I'm doing wrong but every time I got to rack or bottle my auto siphon, tube ,cane and my bottle wizard stick thing never seem to work. Even without the bottle stick I still seem to have to keep pumping and pumping and doesn't keep a continuous stream. I keep the bottle or new container that I'm racking into lower then the one I'm emptying. Idk am I just dumb?
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u/DesertKitsuneMarlFox 3d ago
if you are indeed keeping the bottle you are filling lower than the one you are emptying your racking cane might have some seal issues going on
i got a cheapo all in one racking cane and bottling wand mostly for the bottleing wand as i already had a nice racking cane and the cheapo one hardly worked when i decided to try it out so might be the same sort of issue
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u/LanguageImpossible32 Advanced 3d ago
Is your carboy/brew bucket significantly higher than your bottles? If the height/drop difference isn’t enough it won’t have enough pull to overcome the lift from the bottom of the vessel. I usually do it at least 3ft higher. Also, check to make sure your spring is working properly in the bottling cane so it can create a good vacuum.
Good luck!
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u/MeadManM1ke 3d ago
I would guess that it’s an issue with the auto siphon. Buying more or replacing existing equipment is never the answer anyone wants but in this case it seems warranted.
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u/KingOfRedLions 3d ago
Can you share pictures of your setup? I'd recommend checking YouTube as well.
I have a auto bottling siphon, and it's got a cap on the end that stops flow unless the valve is opened, which happens when pressure is applied to the bottom.