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Default Experience with "Young's Auto Syphon 23 L"?

On Jul 2, 12:47*pm, Adam Funk > wrote:
> Just wondering if anyone has tried this device and would like to
> comment on how it works, how well it works, and how easy it is to
> sanitize?
>
> http://www.homebrewcentre.co.uk/prod...ID=430&cID=125
>
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> A: Maybe because some people are too annoyed by top-posting.
> Q: Why do I not get an answer to my question(s)?


I use mine only for racking from the brew kettle to the carboy for
fermentation. It does has a tendency to suck some air in around the
plunger which could oxidize finished beer a bit. It works pretty well
except if it sucks a hop petal in which can jam the little rubber
flapper in the open position.

For racking from my carboys I have one of those orange rubber
dohickeys (http://morebeer.com/view_product/18872//
Sterile_Siphon_Starter_-_For_5_and_6_Gallon_Carboys)
and a normal racking cane.