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Has anyone used the Aeration-Oxidation method to test for free SO2? Specifically, the test set up that used an aquarium pump to blow air through the wine sample? Looking for thoughts/experience with the test/advice, etc. I know the Accuvin tests are popular with those in the forum, but I...

Bart, you are out to lunch on this one. No need to top up. This wine is still fermenting. One the wine has finished fermenting, you top up, generally the same time you fine and stabalize. Things are fine now, just have it under airlock and check the SG every couple of days. When it gets below...

Thanks for the tips and link to the original post. That will help a lot. I think I will try it out on my CC Showcase Pinot Gris I have waiting to start. Like you, I hate having to top off with over a bottle of commercial wine when using the Italian carboys.

Sorry about that. Here is the link: http://forum.finevinewines.com//forum_posts.asp?TID=9877 Also, here is the link for the one that I got on Amazon - Funnel and stand for less that $100 plus shipping...

Here is the link to the post. Mike gives a picture of his setup on page two and then describes the process about 3 posts down. I just picked up the flask and stand on Amazon for under $100. I haven't used it yet, it just came today. Hope this helps.

Mike, Interesting setup. I know they say a picture is worth a thousand words, but for those of us not familiar, can you explain how the separation funnel works, what you need and the process you use to achieve your results. I just the second racking of my first kit today and was a little...

Thanks. I wish I could start them all at once. I only have one primary though, and one brew belt. I know, I know, I should get more but just got those kits and a vacuum pump so wine budget is a little low right now. If the house stays around 68 F could o het away with doing the Pinot Gris...

Well, I decided to take advantage of the Easter sale and bought a couple of kits - an MM All Juice Masters Shiraz, an RJS En Primeur Pinot Noir, and a CC Showcase Pinot Gris. I have a WE Lodi Ranch CabSauv clearing in the secondary right now. Trying to decide which new kit to start first. I was...

Thanks everyone for the help. This kit stayed in the primary for six days. I racked to secondary when the SG was about 1.008. The airlock was bubbling quite nicely at first, but had slowed down quite considerably. It has been in the secondary for four days now. I checked the SG yesterday and it...

Well, I finally was able to start my first wine kit. Part of the delay was trying to gather as much info I could off of this and other forums. Thanks to all the posters that have increased my kit wine making knowledge. I started a WE Selection Estate Lodi Ranch 11 Cab Sauv. I cleaned and...