Frequently Asked Question
Always check your carboys for any imperfections prior to using them.
How heavy is the unit ?
Why doesn’t the package include the glass bottle or the racking canes?
Tips for first time users?
When filling bottles, should the carboy be at the same level or lower than the bottles?
Do I need to use Glass Carboys?
We recently designed an accessory to be able to rack into a plastic (PET) Carboy – see link below
https://allinonewinepump.com/product/plastic-pet-carboy-transfer-kit/
When should the vacuum wine bottle be emptied?
The vacuum wine bottle should be emptied when it is no more than half full.
What can happen if I do not empty the vacuum wine bottle?
Wine from the vacuum wine bottle can over flow into the pump and pump damage may occur.
Can I use the pump to filter?
Yes. It has been used with a standard whole house filter set up. The whole house filter uses filter paper elements costing around 3 dollars each, 10 – 0.35 micron sizes , 98% efficient.
check out these 2 links for more detailed information =
https://allinonewinepump.com/filtering-your-wine-using-the-all-in-one-wine-pump/
https://allinonewinepump.com/product/wine-filter-setup/
Is this made for industrial use?
No, the unit is designed for intermittent use by home wine makers.
Is it easy to use?
Yes! Just watch the video. If you have any questions please email me.
link to video = https://allinonewinepump.com/video/
Can the unit be used for the removal of CO2?
Yes. Using the pump for racking from one carboy to another automatically removes the CO2. Splashing the wine in the carboy which is being filled can assist in removing the CO2.
Another good too is using the headspace eliminators – you can find out more about them here https://allinonewinepump.com/product/headspace-eliminator/
NOTE – Using the vacuum pump to pull a steady vacuum directly from a carboy is an exceptionally inefficient method of removing CO2. This is not recommended as it unduly loads the vacuum pump reducing its life span.
Do they make different adapters for smaller jugs?
Yes. I can make any size bung you are needing – please checkout out bung sizes –
https://allinonewinepump.com/product/bungs-adapter/
https://allinonewinepump.com/product/wine-splash-racking-cane/
How quiet is the unit?
Could it possibly hurt the wine?
Does the wine ever touch the pump?
What is the vacuum release for?
2 – For bottling. Once you reach the determined height pushing the vacuum release will slow the bottling process and gravity will take over to make all your bottles a consistent height.
Why not for 15 gallon demi johns?
The glass of the 15 gallon demi john is extremely thin because it is typically hand blown. You can transfer from a demi john to a smaller carboy. It is possible to use the PET Carboy adapter for transferring into a plastic carboy for use with a demi john –
https://allinonewinepump.com/product/plastic-pet-carboy-transfer-kit/
What do you do if the Pump stops working ?
There is a built in thermal switch that will turn the pump off at 140 degrees F. It typically does not take long for the pump to turn back on, by itself. Leave the switch in the ON position (Pro version only) – This will allow the fan to coolit off even quicker.
What if I have a problem getting my tube on the racking cane?
What should I clean the vacuum release with ?
Can I use the standard A/C vacuum pumps that I have seen advertised and on some Wine Forums?
They are loud.
They are heavy!!
It is more complicated. You would still need a vacuum reservoir and release valve, possible gauges, and more. They use oil and it is critical that the oil level always be maintained or the pump will burn out. Oil can leak through the overflow tube into the vacuum overflow container which contains overflow wine. After continued use, oil fumes can be smelled in the room. During use the oil from the unit escapes from the air valve pooling on your “soaker rag” under the a/c vacuum pump.
Yes, I have used and experimented with the a/c vacuum pump for a long time. Through years of experimentation I invented the best vacuum pump for home wine makers on the market today. Our pumps are oil free!! No smell, quiet, only pulls up to 22 inches of vacuum, less chance of carboy mishaps, more controllable and lighter and easier to use
How to incorporate a BB with the Allinone?
UPDATE =
We recently designed an accessory to be able to rack into a plastic (PET) Carboy – see link below
https://allinonewinepump.com/product/plastic-pet-carboy-transfer-kit/
Over the years I have figured out how to incorporate the plastic BB carboys with the All In One. You can always pull from a BB or an open container – whether you are transferring, bottling or filtering – you do have to go into a glass container in order to withstand the vacuum pressure otherwise it will collapse. I have talked to many customers who have both types of carboys and this is what I recommend.
Transfer from BB to glass to remove CO2 and sediment. The glass carboy should be higher than the BB for the next time you transfer; you can start a small vacuum, only to get the gravity to work for you and then turn off the pump. This way there is still no lifting heavy carboys !!