Try reversing the drill as the vortex begins to form. Then when it
forms the other way, reverse again.

a.

On Sat, 3 Jan 2004 23:32:29 -0000, "Jason Thomas"
> wrote:

>Hello All -
>
>Quick question here about degassing. I have a degassing wand that under the
>instructions should not be operated over 1200 RPM - no problem. My question
>is which of these two options is better -
>
>1.Operate the drill at a lower speed (550 rpm) which will allow it to be in
>the wine for the 15 seconds in the instructions or
>
>2.operate the drill at high (1000 rpm) which i can only do in 3-4 sec bursts
>before a vortex starts to form (which i obviously don't want)
>
>
>I know the real answer is 3.) which is to age the wine to naturally degass
>in a glass carboy but due to the amount of space in my apartment just isn't
>possible yet (i'm working on it)
>
>Thanks to all that respond,
>Jason
>