This slick unit has tapered fittings that accomidates 5/16'' 3/8'' and 1/2'' siphon hoses. just attach one end of the siphon hose to your bottling bucket spigot and the other to the filler turn on the spigot and push the button on the filler to begin the process. the unit automatically shuts off when the bottle is full. Also great for Kombucha.