Thanks Brian - I'll have to give that a try.

Ed

"Brian Lundeen" > wrote in message
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>
> "Jeff Chorniak" > wrote in message
> . cable.rogers.com...
> > i would assume then, that you simply run a longer tube from the resevoir
> to
> > the bung (bypassing the arm, as you say)?, or do you run a tube directly
> > from the pump intake?
> >
> > (I'm guessing you still use the resevoir as a buffer, right?)
> >
> I don't use the reservoir, I just hook up the pump intake directly.
>
> The carboy has a 3 piece airlock (without the "dancing hat") with some
> tubing running off the central stem. This interfaces to the smaller
diameter
> hose that comes off the pump intake that normally connects to the
reservoir.
> You have to work out a coupler for that, I have a klugy setup that would
not
> set a good example. ;-)
>
> I give myself lots of headspace because the gas will cause a lot of
foaming.
> This usually involves drawing off a pint or so and keeping that in reserve
> until the degassing is over. I also have an anti-foam compound that helps.
> Start the vacuum setting low, there will be a lot of gas coming off in the
> initial stages. As it winds down, you can turn the vacuum up.
>
> Towards the end, I feel safe leaving it unattended, but not at the start.
>
> Brian
>
>