Aeration System for Wort
Instead of diffusing pure oxygen into your wort, this system uses filtered air. The included air-pump pushes air through an inline sanitary filter which is then dispersed into the wort through a two micron threaded stainless steel diffusion stone. The advantage of an aeration system is that you don't have to buy oxygen tanks. The down side is that aeration takes longer than oxygenation. Because the atmosphere is only about 20% oxygen, the diffusion stone must be left running in the wort for approximately 30–120 minutes (however even 5 minutes of aeration is better than shaking the carboy.) There no significant concern of contamination during this period, however you do have to monitor the fermenter periodically for possible over foaming. While you are brewing, this system can also be used to pre-fill fermenters with sanitary air. Sanitary filters, which need replacement every few years, are available.