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Offline Mofo Xing

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Rousing up sleepy yeast with a Portable Co2 Charger
« on: August 18, 2012, 11:28:44 pm »
I was looking for a way to rouse up my yeast in a conical fermenter. I thought of hooking up my C02 system, but I didn't want to unhook it from my system and thought it might be possible that wort might fall back into the line.
The solution for me was a Cornelius Keg Portable CO2 Charger. I had to find a 1/2" to 1/8", which wasn't easy. I hooked it all up and shazzam, it worked!
If you like the idea, but don't have a conical fermenter, I would suggest using a tube and create a connector to the Portable CO2 Charger. I haven't done this part, but if you have an idea, let's hear it.

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Re: Rousing up sleepy yeast with a Portable Co2 Charger
« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2012, 07:17:20 am »
I have just used my CO2 tank. It only takes 2 PSI to do it. Connect, turn on the gas, crack the ball valve, close the ball valve when done, turn off the gas, disconnect.
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Re: Rousing up sleepy yeast with a Portable Co2 Charger
« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2012, 07:47:13 am »
That's a near idea. I think if you could get a slow and constant stream of CO2 you could even get convection on the conical that keeps the yeast roused.

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Re: Rousing up sleepy yeast with a Portable Co2 Charger
« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2012, 02:15:57 pm »
Another option would be to use a solenoid valve attached to a digital timer that controls frequency and duration and adjust it based on how flocculent the yeast is.

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Re: Rousing up sleepy yeast with a Portable Co2 Charger
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2012, 09:13:28 am »
I just use a long spoon.

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