Stainless Degassing Tool

[Bmd2k1]

Wondering what folks fav stainless degassing tool is?

I'm consider this one.

Cheers!

 

[cmason1957]

When I used one, I used plastic. Now I let racking under vacuum and time take care of it. Is there a reason to use to stainless that I don't know of?

 

[ratflinger]

Time is the best

 

[winemaker81]

When I used one, I used plastic. Now I let racking under vacuum and time take care of it. Is there a reason to use to stainless that I don't know of?

Mine is a SS rod with plastic pieces on the end. I don't know of a reason why all SS is better. However, I want a SS rod as it won't break, as opposed to the plastic ones I've seen.

Note: Keep in mind that the tool is not just for degassing. It's a stirring rod, so any time we're adding anything to the wine, it does the job.

 

[cmason1957]

I suppose mine was only plastic at the end as well. Never paid it much attention. I use the three pronged stirring thing for when I add things.

 

[Ericphotoart]

$34 for a degassing tool? I don't think so. I use a cut piece of a plastic cloth hanger and a drill. It's almost free. Make sure it doesn't have any cavities and it's clean and sanitized before use. You can always throw it out after a few uses and cut a new piece.

 

[bstnh1]

Mine is a SS rod with plastic pieces on the end. I don't know of a reason why all SS is better. However, I want a SS rod as it won't break, as opposed to the plastic ones I've seen.

Note: Keep in mind that the tool is not just for degassing. It's a stirring rod, so any time we're adding anything to the wine, it does the job.

Sounds like the same one I use - "Mix-Stir".

 

[bstnh1]

Wondering what folks fav stainless degassing tool is?

I'm consider this one.

Cheers!

Look up "Mix-Stir" on Amazon. Same thing and quite a bit cheaper.

 

[winemaker81]

Look up "Mix-Stir" on Amazon. Same thing and quite a bit cheaper.

I think I paid $12 USD for mine, but that was probably 15 years ago.

 

[bstnh1]

I think I paid $12 USD for mine, but that was probably 15 years ago.

About $28 now at Label Peelers and on Amazon.

 

[cmason1957]

I once read an article and video by Tim V. (the GodFather of wine kits) talking about using one of these - Three Prong Degasser & Aerator

I have one, but hardly ever use it for anything, except initial stirring of wine ingredients. It does a great job of that.

 

[Christopher Anderson]

$34 for a degassing tool? I don't think so. I use a cut piece of a plastic cloth hanger and a drill. It's almost free. Make sure it doesn't have any cavities and it's clean and sanitized before use. You can always throw it out after a few uses and cut a new piece.

Great idea!!!

 

[Bmd2k1]

Mine is a SS rod with plastic pieces on the end. I don't know of a reason why all SS is better. However, I want a SS rod as it won't break, as opposed to the plastic ones I've seen.

Note: Keep in mind that the tool is not just for degassing. It's a stirring rod, so any time we're adding anything to the wine, it does the job.

Do you use the tool after adding glycerin, backsweeting etc

Cheers?

 

[winemaker81]

Do you use the tool after adding glycerin, backsweeting etc

Absolutely.

 

[Bmd2k1]

Mine is a SS rod with plastic pieces on the end. I don't know of a reason why all SS is better. However, I want a SS rod as it won't break, as opposed to the plastic ones I've seen.

Note: Keep in mind that the tool is not just for degassing. It's a stirring rod, so any time we're adding anything to the wine, it does the job.

Sold! Added this version to my vintner tool chest ;-)

Cheers!