Design and Functionality:
- Unlike traditional spunding valves that use a simple spring against a seal, the BlowTie employs a diaphragm to actuate the sealing mechanism. This design ensures more accurate control over pressure release from the vessel.
- The yellow adjustment knob on top of the unit allows you to fine-tune the pressure coming out of the vessel.
- Made from food-grade acetal with stainless screws, the BlowTie is reliable and durable.
- It features 8mm (5/16″) push fittings on both sides and has a pressure rating of 0-15psi.
Use Cases:
- Natural Carbonation: one of the best way to retain desired quantity of CO2 and save on carbonation tank is to trap the last 20% of the CO2 generated. A decently carbonated beer and kombucha has 2.5 times (by volume) of dissolved CO2. So trapping the co2 while fermentation is a great strategy to ensure that carbonation costs are low.
- Pressure Transfers: When transferring liquids from one keg to another (keg to keg, keg to bottle, or fermenter to keg), maintaining head pressure is crucial, especially for carbonated beverages. The BlowTie ensures consistent results without losing carbonation during the process.
- Fermentation Control: With the increasing popularity of pressurized fermentation, precise control over residual pressure is essential. The BlowTie allows brewers to regulate pressure more accurately.
Instructions:
- Gas your keg to a known pressure (e.g., 15psi).
- Attach the BlowTie Kit to the keg/pressure fermenter
- Adjust the BlowTie to your desired pressure (clockwise for higher pressure, anticlockwise for lower pressure). Ideally 10psi is a good start.
For those passionate about home brewing and precise pressure control, the BlowTie Diaphragm Spunding Valve is an excellent addition to your equipment. You can find more details on the Arishtam India website.
Specifications:
- Made from food-grade acetal
- Stainless screws
- 8mm (5/16″) push on both sides
- 0-15psi pressure rating
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