Turkey baster?

[Colsa]

Would it be ok to use a syringe? instead of a turkey baster, its just i can get syringes for free, thanks.

 

[PD]

no problem unless its a 5 ml one and then you will be there for ages.
Whatever you choose, keep it for brewing only and sterilise it well and often

 

[IThinkINeeedHelp]

You can pick Turkey Basters up quite cheap. Mine was only £4 from my local cookshop. Worthy investment. 2 squirts and the trial jar is full..

 

[bobsbeer]

If you can get a big one, then go for it. You are going to need to draw out about 250mls depending on your hydrometer testing jar. As PD says, steralise first. I use a 10ml syringe to measure 2 part liquid finings, but a turkey baster to draw samples.

 

[Moley]

You can pick Turkey Basters up quite cheap. Mine was only £4 from my local cookshop.

Bloody Hell! :shock: I've seen them for 49p in Wilkinson's but I've got a good one now, and think that might have cost 99p.


To Colsa: A range of syringes can be very useful, I use 2.5ml for measuring Videne and Kwik Clear finings and 10ml for a strong metabisulphite solution I use in place of Campden tablets. I've only ever had one 50ml for drawing test samples but found that seized up after a few washings so I'm back to the turkey baster.

Even better if you have a regular source and can break a fresh one out of sterile packaging each time :thumb:

 

[PD]

Don't forget......

When you sterilise a turkey baster remember to swill the solution inside the rubber bulb each time.

 

[Moley]

Agreed, take the thing apart and disinfect bulb and tube, inside and out.

 

[robsan77]

I got a baster for about 4 pounds from home sense. (owned by tk maxx I think)
Best thing is its stainless steel with a silicone buld. Great for cleaning with boiling water.

 

[PD]

ooh a shiny turkey baster..... have to look out for one of them....

 

[Colsa]

thanks guys, i didn't realise a turkey baster was only a few quid, i thought they would be like £14.99 or something, thanks again, will pick one up next time im down the high street :thumb: