racking from a Spidel

[Maylar]

I have a 20 ltr Spidel fermenter and I couldn't find anything in my brew room that fits the spout for racking off the lees (cider). Plastic wands are too small to fit inside, and I have no tubing big enough to fit over the outside. Is there something made for this, or do we improvise?

 

[Jag75]

You'll just have to find tubing that will fit . You can stretch it by putting the tubing in boiling water and slipping needle nose pliers in and stretch.

 

[McKnuckle]

Use silicone hose, which is softer and flexible. A little Googling shows that a 1/2" ID silicone hose should do it.

 

[Brettdow00]

1/2” id is what I use. I just run the end under hot water for about 10 seconds and it makes it a lot easier

 

[Maylar]

Thanks guys.