Anyone have a Grainger part number -- or direct link -- for the 1/2" autovent? Not finding it on their search.
-=Jason=-
I guess it all depends if people have priming issues with their hard-piped systems. It is a case-by-case thing...I agree that it is not a necessity in ALL systems.
IMO, it should not be necessary in ANY properly designed system, hard piped or not. Cletsup has is right and very much so.
Where is that vacuum breaker tab? Mine seems to be doing the same thing.
So you don't even use a bleeder valve?
Basically, It's just an amusing substitute for a bleeder valve.
Plus, some of us have space restrictions in our brewing area, or other restrictions that keep us from having a "properly designed" system.
Cheers.
So you don't even use a bleeder valve?
Basically, It's just an amusing substitute for a bleeder valve.
Plus, some of us have space restrictions in our brewing area, or other restrictions that keep us from having a "properly designed" system.
Cheers.
No. I don't use an autovent gizmo. Yes, your system is quite amusing. No one can take that away from you.
I never realized how much fun it would be watching a thread like this with all the "flat earth" experts on brew rig design, this is better than a TV soap opera.
It's interesting that you criticize people for using an autovent which is less expensive and easier to use than the manual valve you use to prime your pump. It doesn't really make sense when in actuality they do the same thing.
Just gotta say "thanks" to O.P. for this idea. I ordered a 1/4" Version and tested it out yesterday. Works like a champ. (Pumping water so far, that is)
I bought an autovent. I was surprised to see the warning that came in the box with it. Saying that California requires the consumer be told that this product contains chemicals know to cause cancer and birth defects.
Not sure if I should be worried by this or not. Doesn't even say what chemicals
That warning is on the Autovent because it is made from brass which we all know is incredibly toxic and will burn your eyes out if you so much as look at it while you are in California. If you cross the border into Nevada, you will be perfectly safe and suffer no ill effects at all.
I've been following these threads about autovents, so I recently put a stainless T on the outlet of my pump and added one (the newer Watts model). I could never really get it to work to my satisfaction. It would prime, but not dependably...it would vent air, but it would never create a good siphon. When it did work, it spewed foam, which was less than ideal.
I've decided to change out the autovent in favor of a ball valve. A bleeder valve is a simple enough setup, and I can control when and where I dump my beer.
Of course this could all be obscure to my setup, just sayin...
I've been following these threads about autovents, so I recently put a stainless T on the outlet of my pump and added one (the newer Watts model). I could never really get it to work to my satisfaction. It would prime, but not dependably...it would vent air, but it would never create a good siphon. When it did work, it spewed foam, which was less than ideal.
I've decided to change out the autovent in favor of a ball valve. A bleeder valve is a simple enough setup, and I can control when and where I dump my beer.
Of course this could all be obscure to my setup, just sayin...
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