[RobertCarr]

Has anyone used the Gas Getter for degassing? If so does it work and worth buying?

[PeterZ]

Not familiar with this. I use a vacuum pump (medical aspirator) for both degassing and vacuum racking. 6 gallon carboys full of wine are just too heavy for me anymore.

[ibglowin]

I have seen them advertised in Winemaker Mag. It would be cheaper to just purchase a good used vacuum pump and some tubing. PM Wade to see if he has any left to sell or if he can point you in the right direction for a source.

The cheapest gas getter is $75 plus shipping plus you have to supply a compressor it says on their website.

[gaudet]

Ebay is your friend, you can get a good deal on these vacuum aspirators. You can also check out your local craigslist sometimes people are cleaning out the house after a loved one passes away. These are perfectly fine to use if you clean them like any other appliance

[gaudet]

Search for aspirators, model names of invacare and schuco are some good ones you can pick up for about $50-$75, you might need to get a canister and tubing with it

[RobertCarr]

Thanks, I will look for an aspirator.

[Wayne1]

Here is an Invacare on Ebay now -
http://cgi.ebay.com/Invacare-IRC1135-Aspirator-2-9-Amps-115v-60Hz-FS12469-/360382608522?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53 e87a348a


Here is a different aspirator that is a different brand I'm not familiar with but looks good -
http://cgi.ebay.com/Medical-Industries-601-Aspirator-120v-60Hz-3-5A-FS12474-/330593722134?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4c f8ebdf16

[Wade E]

Not selling the pumps anymore but do sell the dble drilled bungs if you need some. Try and find a pump with both hoses long and short and the overflow canister.

[Cajun Wine Man]

From one Robert to another. I have a Gas Getter( have had for over a year) and would not do without it. IMHO get one. I have the 4 plug style. It works.

[Wade E]

Can you rack, filter and also bottle with the gas getter? You can with the vacuum pump. You can even rack from one floor up to another which Ive done. Im not saying the gas getter is no good in any way as Ive never used one but the vacuum pump is just awesome and doesnt require a big air compressor if you dot have one.