{"product_id":"cask-ale-breather-autovent","title":"Cask Ale Breather – Autovent \/ Race Ventilator","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask Ale Breather – Automatic Cask Vent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask Ale Breather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutovent or Race Ventilator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, automatically controls air entering a cask during dispense. It provides an alternative to manually managing hard and soft spiles and is suitable for both upright and traditional laydown cask ale systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured from high-impact-resistant, food-grade material, this automatic cask vent can also be used with compatible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drin-kit.com\/collections\/ale-extractors-and-spares\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflexible ale extractors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow the Cask Autovent Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe breather contains a silicone duckbill non-return valve. As beer is drawn from the cask tap or served at the bar, the resulting vacuum opens the valve, allowing air into the cask.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis controls air admission during service and can help extend the serving life of your ale when correctly installed and maintained. Results depend on the beer, cellar conditions and cleaning practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an air-admitting Autovent, not a CO₂-fed cask breather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for Upright and Laydown Dispense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Autovent is suitable for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional horizontal cask installations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpright cask dispense systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible flexible ale extractors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePubs, breweries, taprooms and beer festivals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepare the opening in the cask shive using a suitable handheld venting punch or barrel vent peg, then fit the breather according to the manufacturer’s instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCleaning and Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe breather comes apart for access to the internal valve:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnscrew the cap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove the silicone duckbill non-return valve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean the components with warm soapy water or a suitable cleaning solution, following the manufacturer’s guidance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a suitable cleaning brush to remove deposits, then rinse and reassemble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular cleaning helps keep the valve operating correctly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutomatic cask ale breather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso known as an Autovent or Race Ventilator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutomatically admits air as beer is dispensed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilicone duckbill non-return valve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-impact-resistant, food-grade construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for upright and laydown cask systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with flexible ale extractors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemovable cap and valve for cleaning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Harry Mason Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48008304558413,"sku":"2\/278","price":6.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3770\/1197\/files\/Cask_Ale_Auto_Breather.jpg?v=1787494404","url":"https:\/\/drin-kit.com\/fr\/products\/cask-ale-breather-autovent","provider":"Drin-Kit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}