I use Clear plastic / Food Grade 10mm tubing when tranfering without any
problems. As for sugar in the secondary, I disolve it with a small ammount
of Boiling water (about a cup) to make sure that it mixes properly. Been
doing this for a few years now and see no problems with it!

Regards,

Jamie

"schachmal" <schachmal@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> My first use of this secondary fermentation method is imminent! I was told
> that I needed piping or a hose to run the wort into the carbouy or it[/color]
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> turn to vinegar. Can someone explain why this happens and how I can avoid
> it. My thought was to place the fermenter above the carbouy and run the[/color]
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> down some clear PVC piping to the very bottom of the carbouy. Is this
> advisable?
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> Second, I assume I just have the sugar at the bottom of the carbouy and[/color]
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> the flow mix it for me - or should I just stir it in later?
>
> J
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