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Title: Auto Syphon Wanted
Post by: Emot on March 07, 2017, 01:10:29 PM
Looking for a large auto syphon (siphon?) that would fit a 33L fermentation bucket, in or around the South Dublin or Kildare area. I can collect. I've had bad luck with these to date so I'd like something with a good track record. Also the homebrew company are all out at the moment.

Thanks
Title: Re: Auto Syphon Wanted
Post by: SprocketFuel on March 07, 2017, 11:26:15 PM
I've never had any issues with the one I got from MottlyBrew
Title: Re: Auto Syphon Wanted
Post by: molc on March 08, 2017, 08:26:23 AM
The fermtech ones are great and I believe hbc have them on order. Maybe check with them on an eta.
Title: Re: Auto Syphon Wanted
Post by: Emot on March 10, 2017, 10:08:31 AM
Quote from: molc on March 08, 2017, 08:26:23 AM
The fermtech ones are great and I believe hbc have them on order. Maybe check with them on an eta.
Thanks, I might hold off for one of those so. Shane from The Homebrew Company says he expects them in the week after next (the week of 20th March)
Title: Re: Auto Syphon Wanted
Post by: Paul B on March 10, 2017, 10:09:38 AM
I ordered the most expensive one off geterbrewed, will be trying it out today. I dont have high hopes :/ But will let you know.
Title: Re: Auto Syphon Wanted
Post by: Emot on March 10, 2017, 10:13:59 AM
Please do thanks!
Title: Re: Auto Syphon Wanted
Post by: molc on March 10, 2017, 10:26:34 AM
Quote from: Emot on March 10, 2017, 10:08:31 AM
Quote from: molc on March 08, 2017, 08:26:23 AM
The fermtech ones are great and I believe hbc have them on order. Maybe check with them on an eta.
Thanks, I might hold off for one of those so. Shane from The Homebrew Company says he expects them in the week after next (the week of 20th March)

I really only have good things to say about these. Worked a dream for me.
Title: Re: Auto Syphon Wanted
Post by: Damofto on March 10, 2017, 11:01:00 AM
+1 on the Fermtech. I got one on Ebay delivered to Parcel Motel a couple of weeks ago, came to €25 or €26 total.  It's by far the best Syphon I've ever had.
Title: Re: Auto Syphon Wanted
Post by: Leann ull on March 10, 2017, 11:03:42 AM
Go mad and buy a length of silicone hose for it and its stop all the faffing with that eel in a bucket PVC hose that comes with it
Title: Re: Auto Syphon Wanted
Post by: Damofto on March 10, 2017, 12:06:30 PM
Yes totally agree CH, it is a bit awkward and I saw you mention that before, so as it happens I had a length delivered today from the HBC.
Title: Re: Auto Syphon Wanted
Post by: Leann ull on March 10, 2017, 12:09:28 PM
Not cheap but fighting that PVC tubing is a ball ache
Title: Re: Auto Syphon Wanted
Post by: Damofto on March 10, 2017, 12:13:13 PM
Yes, worth it though because the Syphon itself is a dream to use, just one push and away she goes - no bubbles. I ruined 2 batches because of oxidation with my old one.
Title: Re: Auto Syphon Wanted
Post by: Greg2013 on March 10, 2017, 05:34:23 PM
Broke my old autosyphon couple of weeks back and was holding off to see if HBC were getting the Fermtech ones back in so i am glad to hear they will have them soon. ;D

Quote from: CH on March 10, 2017, 11:03:42 AM
Go mad and buy a length of silicone hose for it and its stop all the faffing with that eel in a bucket PVC hose that comes with it

CH i don't suppose you know the correct ID silicone to get and what length would you suggest ? ;D
Title: Re: Auto Syphon Wanted
Post by: TheSumOfAllBeers on March 10, 2017, 05:44:40 PM
You might have to DIY it a bit, and use some hose clips, but you should be able to make an equivalent replacement for a siphon out of silicone tube.

And you can sanitise silicone by boiling it
Title: Re: Auto Syphon Wanted
Post by: Leann ull on March 10, 2017, 07:59:59 PM
@greg Hbc will let you know
Title: Re: Auto Syphon Wanted
Post by: Paul B on March 10, 2017, 08:00:08 PM
Pleased to say the Geterbrewed deluxe siphon is in fact the fermtech http://www.geterbrewed.ie/syphon-telescopic-de-luxe-model-0.5kg/
Title: Re: Auto Syphon Wanted
Post by: Andy Q on March 21, 2017, 02:52:58 PM
Thanks for the tip off, mine turned up this morning, was delighted