Instead of diffusing pure oxygen into your wort, this is a system that uses filtered air. The included air-pump pushes air through an inline sanitary filter which is then dispersed into the wort through the 2 micron threaded stainless steel diffusion stone. The advantage of an aeration system is that you never have to buy replacement oxygen tanks. The downside is that aeration takes longer than oxygenation. Using this system, 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 is no 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 be also used to pre-fill fermenters with sanitary air. Replacement filters will need to be replaced every few years. Includes: Aeration Pump Sanitary Filter Tubing Stainless Steel 2 Micron Diffusion Stone
