Tilting the FV

[The-Engineer-That-Brews]

Apologies I posted about this a while back, but forgot to include a pic

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Recently discovered these things called pump wedges (used by window fitters and various other people) and they are absolutely the dog’s doodahs for the job of gently and controllably tilting an FV when you’re trying to run off without disturbing the sediment. Pretty much infinitely adjustable, easy to operate single handed and can’t slip out.

Various sizes available but I’m using these ones which give from zero to about 2.5” lift and have no trouble lifting a full fermenter.
Well worth having around.

 

[Clint]

Looks very handy! I'm still messing about doing a cackhanded job tilting and fettling the syphon on the fly.

 

[RoomWithABrew]

Very useful for breaking into cars, watched the AA man use one when my mate had left his keys in the car. Easy peasy.

 

[Cwrw666]

I just use a block of wood. Tilt the fv on it when there's a gallon left.

 

[The-Engineer-That-Brews]

I just use a block of wood. Tilt the fv on it when there's a gallon left.

A time-honoured solution and one that I used for years albeit occasionally accompanied by colourful language when it slipped and sloshed up the sediment
In truth when I saw our window installers using a pair to align the heavy frames as easy as pie, I thought for the price of a tenner it was something I should have in my toolbox (I’m a sucker for tools)... Then when I was running off the sediment I reached for something to prop up the FV and thought ahaaa!
Anyhow, you know how it is when you find exactly the right tool for the job? It really does work very well

 

[Clint]

Had to laugh....a block of wood to get into the car.

 

[Agentgonzo]

A friend of mine has a few of these. It's amazing how many things you find they are useful for!

 

[Chippy_Tea]

I could do with a massive one of those to help me get out of my chair on a Saturday night after consuming a few beers and a galss or three of wine

 

[The-Engineer-That-Brews]

I could do with a massive one of those to help me get out of my chair on a Saturday night after consuming a few beers and a galss or three of wine

You might need the one with the waterproof cover tho...

 

[Chippy_Tea]

I wouldn't mind one of these but i guess i would end up in a heap on the mat in front of the chair if i used it late Saturday night or early Sunday morning

 

[Chippy_Tea]

You might need the one with the waterproof cover tho...

Hey I'm not that old, maybe in a year or two.

 

[Twostage]

I'm in the 'look round and see what might wedge it to the right height' camp. I did find this method less than perfect last time and was thinking of 3d printing a wedge thing. I like the idea of the ability to vary the height of these though.

 

[Clint]

I do the same sort of thing when finishing off thd sparge through the mash tun bit I just use a folded towel.

 

[The Baron]

I use a folded towel too Clint

 

[Clint]

We should drink to that!

 

[MrJay83]

Very useful for breaking into cars, watched the AA man use one when my mate had left his keys in the car. Easy peasy.

Plastic wedge and an electricians cable router to press the unlock was used on mine. Couldn't believe how easy it was.

 

[MrJay83]

On my all rounder I just release one of the straps. Once you give it the initial start it wants to fall over and you just ease it out as needed.

 

[RoomWithABrew]

I could do with a massive one of those to help me get out of my chair on a Saturday night after consuming a few beers and a galss or three of wine

This might be just what you need, should cope with the weight as well!!

https://meanmother.com.au/products/...ks are the perfect,will sink into the ground.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

should cope with the weight as well!!

Just

 

[Clint]

Today,instead of the aforementioned towel to aid tilting the mash tun I'm trying....the Oven Glove!
I know...radical!
So far it has proved far superior as it's a smaller item to fold but due to its thicker construction requires LESS folding.