{"product_id":"05-micron-diffusion-stone-stainless-air-oxygenation-carbonation-14-flare-thread","title":"0.5 Micron Diffusion Stone | Stainless Air Stone for Oxygenation or Carbonation | 1\/4\" Flare Thread","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eApplication-Specific Pore Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in 0.5-micron for rapid force carbonation or 2-micron for yeast aeration and wine macro-oxygenation.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Connection Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a standard 1\/4\" barb for direct tubing or a 1\/4\" MFL thread for quick detachment and easy sanitization in boiling water.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Gas Versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Efficiently diffuses CO2, oxygen, or nitrogen for varied brewing and winemaking processes.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDiffusion stones are highly porous stainless steel components used to efficiently dissolve gases into liquids. In brewing, they are primarily used to force-carbonate kegged beer quickly and consistently, or to aerate wort with oxygen prior to fermentation to ensure healthy yeast growth. In winemaking, these stones are utilized for macro-oxygenation during fermentation—which can help soften tannins and emphasize fruit characteristics—as well as for degassing finished wine with nitrogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eMicron Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tChoosing between a 0.5-micron and 2-micron stone depends on your specific process. The 0.5-micron stone produces extremely fine bubbles that maximize surface area for rapid gas absorption, making it the standard choice for force-carbonating beer. The 2-micron stone handles a slightly higher gas flow, making it the preferred choice for aerating wort or must (using either compressed oxygen or a high-PSI aeration pump) and for macro-oxygenation in wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eConnection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tDiffusion stones are available with either a standard 1\/4\" barb or a 1\/4\" male flare (MFL) thread. The barb provides a secure, traditional friction fit for 1\/4\" ID tubing, while the threaded flare connection allows you to easily detach the stone from your gas line so it can be dropped directly into boiling water for quick sanitization.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cb\u003eTo Sanitize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tTo properly sanitize your stones, we recommend you run it in a sanitized solution for 5 minutes. If the stone becomes clogged we recommend boiling the stone for 1-3 minutes to help break down anything within it.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tYou \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003edo not\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e want to touch the stainless stone portion with your hands. The oils on your fingers can actually clog the small pores in the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t0.5 micron\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t1\/4\" MFL\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tMade from stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"KegLand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53512699969825,"sku":"KEG5910","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/7521\/2321\/files\/69320.jpg?v=1789503019","url":"https:\/\/morebeer.com\/products\/05-micron-diffusion-stone-stainless-air-oxygenation-carbonation-14-flare-thread","provider":"MoreBeer!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}