A question for pump owners.

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by ricchezza, Nov 21, 2013.

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  1. ricchezza

    ricchezza Zealot (646) Nov 2, 2005 Massachusetts

    All text I’ve read regarding the use of pumps has been strictly in pre-pitching applications. Can a pump be used post-fermentation (to a secondary and/or keg), or is there introduction of oxygen?
     
  2. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    Personally, I would be concerned about aeration. And possibly foaming. (Foam is not re-usable.)
    Some people do use CO2 to carefully push beer from fermenter to keg.
     
  3. ricchezza

    ricchezza Zealot (646) Nov 2, 2005 Massachusetts

    That's what I guessed. I'll stick to the tried and true method I've been using for years. Thanks for the reply.
     
  4. koopa

    koopa Initiate (0) Apr 20, 2008 New Jersey

  5. jbakajust1

    jbakajust1 Pooh-Bah (2,528) Aug 25, 2009 Oregon
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    I wouldn't use my march pump or submersible pump, but I do use CO2 to force rack my beer from primary to keg or bottling bucket or secondary (if I ever use it).
     
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