The Fermtech Auto-Siphon is the standard tool for moving beer from one vessel to another. A single pump of the inner tube starts the siphon without mouth suction and without stirring up the sediment at the bottom of the fermenter, and the removable tip helps keep trub out of your bottling bucket. The regular size is about 24 inches long, reaching the bottom of 5 to 6.5 gallon carboys and buckets, and it is designed for 5/16 inch inside diameter tubing.
Category: Accessories
Brand: Fermtech
Model Number: Regular 5/16 in (R545)
Price Tier: Budget (under $50)
Pros:
One stroke starts the siphon with no mouth contact
Leaves sediment behind during transfers
Inexpensive and easy to sanitize
Cons:
Plastic body can crack if dropped or knocked
Tubing is stiff and tricky to attach
Can lose its seal over time and pull in air
Our Rating: 7.8
Accessory Type: Other
Capacity / Range: About 24 in long, for 5 to 6.5 gal fermenters
Material: Food-grade plastic
Power: None
