Recent content by doctorcosmonaut

Sorry, what is GS?

There would be foaming issues. That's why I was wondering if anyone had an idea how to use the same pump, but tinker it to work differently so that it can handle carbonated products. Can the vacuum pump become non-vacuuming? Can something else change?

Through a long story that I'm not going to get into, I have this vacuum bottle filler (primarily used for bottling wine). I have cider I'm wanting to bottle, and I'd hate to throw the thing out. Can a vacuum bottle filler be used for carbonated products? If not, but with a little modification...

I am looking for a transfer pump that can do 12gpm+ and has 1.5" inlet/outlet (I use 1.5" TC). SS is a plus. $500 or less.

Yes, per batch. What is Siebel?

Sorry, was being dyslexic. Yes I mean TTB/ATF.

What are some TTB/ATF approved alcohol measuring instruments? Price points? Looking for something close to a digital Alla Ebulliometer, but TTB/ATF approved.

Any one know of a specific brand of biodegradable sanitizers used for cleaning beer/wine making equipment?

So what all does the OLCC food safety regulations entail? For e.g. having washable walls or certain types of sinks (like food manufacturers/restaurants)? Happen to have a direct link to a OLCC list of what must be done/how a facility must be built?

Does a professional cidery, or at least person who wants to sell their hard cider have to pasteurize at any stage? What are the laws/regulations? Do breweries, wineries, cideries, have food safety standards? I'm from Oregon, any specific to here?

Know of any economical sparging apparatuses? So is this the order? 1. Sparge 2. Fill (gravity filler) 3. Cap ? If someone has a vacuum filler do they forgo the sparging N2 step (i.e. is sparging unnecessary if using vacuum fillers)? Also, I'm having trouble finding a semi automatic caper (or...

I think what I'm referring to is also called "purging" ... It is not about removing the sugary wort.

Do breweries sparge beer bottles before bottling? I'm not sure I understand the puspose(s) of sparging alcohol bottles.

I have an LD Carlson account, but was wondering how the prices and average shipping costs (i'm in Oregon) compare between ABC Cork and LD Carlson? ABC Cork seems to offer a lot more products too. Is an account there worth the time and effort to set it up? Can someone give me some price...

Well the water I'm referring to is from an underground spring and through our irrigation system. Its not reclaimed/reuse water, but it's not tested either.