how and when to use super kleer

[MalvinaScordaad]

M/S, I found that every time I rack the wine, I'm also degassing at the same time. Like Mike said, it removes the CO2, thus making the clearing much quicker. Before vacuuming, I know that part of the problem was moving the carboy to enable a gravity feed to the next carboy, so with the vacuum, there's absolutely no disturbing the sediment on the bottom. No matter how easy I was with the moving, it always seemed to pull some of the sediment to the new.

I also made a 1/2" PVC racking tube with a couple of holes drilled near the bottom on the sides, and a cork in the bottom, so I don't have to worry about the suction tube getting too close to the sediment.

I think you have adopted a good racking strategy. But keep in mind that fining is not the answer to poor racking. In fact it takes an excellent racking strategy to rack off finings without creating a different problem.
Malvina

 

[soflavino]

So pretty much stirring will degass? But what about the sediment on the bottom?

 

[SpoiledRotten]

After you stir to degas, you'll allow it time to re-settle before racking it off the sed. At least then, you won't be fighting the CO2 that was in there.

 

[soflavino]

Whats SO2??

 

[MalvinaScordaad]

Whats SO2??

http://www.bcawa.ca/winemaking/so2use.htm

Malvina

 

[soflavino]

Campden tablets can work? Right?? Im not too good with measurements so if i can use campden, then how many tablets for a five gallon batch?

 

[MalvinaScordaad]

Campden tablets can work? Right?? Im not too good with measurements so if i can use campden, then how many tablets for a five gallon batch?

The tablets can work but they are not pure K meta. How good do you have to be to measure a baking measurement level 1/4 teaspoon for 5 gallons to achieve 40ppm?
Malvina

 

[soflavino]

Ohh ok just a teaspoon ok sounds good... do i add it at the same time that i add fining l? Do i need to add anything else before backsweetening? Sorry im asking so much i just want it right..

 

[MalvinaScordaad]

Ohh ok just a teaspoon ok sounds good... do i add it at the same time that i add fining l? Do i need to add anything else before backsweetening? Sorry im asking so much i just want it right..

1/4 teaspoon for 5 gallons prior to racking off finings. and or each time you rack but no more than 3 times.
Malvina

 

[soflavino]

Do i jave to add anything for backsweetening?????!

 

[MalvinaScordaad]

Potassium Sorbate. consult manufacture's recommendations for dosage rates
Malvina

 

[soflavino]

Thank you for your help

 

[soflavino]

How long do i have to wait after adding kmeta before racking?

 

[MalvinaScordaad]

24 hours
Malvina