electric vacuum pump vs. hand pump

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hobbyiswine

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Anyone had any success with using a hand pump for degassing? I think I have one that could work, just curious if my arm will fall off from before I get the gas out. Think I may just invest in an electric. Perhaps the all-in-one unit advertised on the homepage?
 
I tried the vacuum concept with a hand unit. It didn't take long for me to get an electric one!

The allinone looks good. I bought an aspirator before those were available.
 
With vacuum de-gassing, does anyone "shake" their carboys? Seems like the de-gassing is done or going nowhere, but if you shake it a little the gas erupts! So is it OK to shake a little, or does that "stress" the wine? Roy
 
If it's in your budget the All In One Pump sold on this site is THE way to go. I can't imagine not having one now.;)
 

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