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beyond_hatred OP t1_j6d8o0g wrote

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> But I’m on high vac so I could have tapped in dec.

I didn't know that was possible, and I actually took a syrup course in college.

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Automatic-Raspberry3 t1_j6d94y8 wrote

How long ago was that? Closed loop system greatly reduce bacteria getting into the tap hole so they don’t dry up.

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beyond_hatred OP t1_j6d9x0l wrote

A long time, but we were using plastic lines then. No vacuum other than that created by gravity.

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Automatic-Raspberry3 t1_j6daase wrote

Vac is pretty common now. Most mid size guys are running it. It’s the best and most annoying thing. Especially at thd start fixing leaks. But pays off in the long run.

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