Scrub Master 3000 Version 2.0

Sorry for resurrecting and old thread but I came across this thread a while ago and I finally got around to building mine. Unfortunately, in my area, I could only find all of the pieces in 1/2" PVC, hence the Scrubmaster 1500.... Hopefully this will put out enough velocity to do the trick. I found a rotating spray ball for cheap and I have done enough attachments to connect to my kegs, quick connect on my kettle valve and CFC. I am almost looking forward to cleaning them now......or at least sitting back with a beverage and watching the SM1500 do my work for me.

I noticed one poster mentioned using the non-foaming Star San but I din't see anyone offer their experience with that. I have a 5 gallon bucket that I filled with RO water for my Star San that I use and I was thinking of doing the same thing with Saniclean for use in the SM1500.

Does anyone use their scrubmaster with Saniclean to sanitize kegs before use?

Cheers

Sometimes I use a diluted bleach solution to sanitize buckets and carboys. Would that damage the pump? Could I just flush it with plain water afterwards to prevent damage?

Thanks for sharing this. Cleaning has always sucked for me, but I think this will help a great deal. My pump is ordered and I dry-fit my manifold today. Between this cleaner and the kegerator tips I have been picking up, I am getting excited about getting back into brewing.

I hate being this late to the party, but glad I finally showed up. Thanks again!

Ruffsax said:

Thanks for sharing this. Cleaning has always sucked for me, but I think this will help a great deal. My pump is ordered and I dry-fit my manifold today. Between this cleaner and the kegerator tips I have been picking up, I am getting excited about getting back into brewing.

I hate being this late to the party, but glad I finally showed up. Thanks again!

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I think you will be happy with it. I have been using mine for nearly 4 years now. No problems at all. I will say that I have sprayed water all over my shop a few time by forgetting to unplug the pump from the outlet strip and flipping on the outlet strip. It certainly will "wake you up" if you do that.

raysmithtx said:

I think you will be happy with it. I have been using mine for nearly 4 years now. No problems at all. I will say that I have sprayed water all over my shop a few time by forgetting to unplug the pump from the outlet strip and flipping on the outlet strip. It certainly will "wake you up" if you do that.

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LOL. I am sure I will do it myself. I got my pump this morning and am messing with it now.

If you don’t mind, how much solution do you use with it at a time? Have you come up with a standard amount over the years that you start with? I apologize if you posted already and I missed it.

Regards,
Mike

I use home made PBW and typically use about 1 scoop per 3 gallons of water. I really don't know why I use that amount but it works and I'm sticking with it.

I just built one of these per OP design, anyone else have issues with the pump tipping over? It seems to want to constantly flip on its side

chucknorris101 said:

I just built one of these per OP design, anyone else have issues with the pump tipping over? It seems to want to constantly flip on its side

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Turn down the pressure on the return if its tipping away from it. Otherwise, what are you using to support your kegs/carboys/what not that you are cleaning?

I have mine setting in a tub. I bought 2 cheap metal covered grates (I think they were actually sold as metal shelving). slide the metal shelves up to the tube and secure with a couple of spring clamps. The kegs, etc set over the tube from the pump and sit nicely on the shelving. No tipping problem.

Is the 1/4 hp really good enough or would bigger be better?

I've got a 1/4 hp pump and it's been more than adequate

I'm in the middle of cleaning the entire assembly because it's developed a mildew looking problem. Anyone else running into this, or did I just get unlucky? I always run clean water through to rinse until the water is clean coming out the reaso hose.

Piperlester said:

I'm in the middle of cleaning the entire assembly because it's developed a mildew looking problem. Anyone else running into this, or did I just get unlucky? I always run clean water through to rinse until the water is clean coming out the reaso hose.

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How was it stored after the last use, ( besides "wet", is my guess...)?

Stealthcruiser said:

How was it stored after the last use, ( besides "wet", is my guess...)?

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Same as it has for months, as much water drained as can easily come out.

I did use warm water the last couple cleanings, so perhaps that contributed.

Hopefully a 24 hour soak for the pump and manifold in diversol, followed by a long flush, pbw cycle, flush and finally starsan will take care of it.

raysmithtx said:

Here's a picture of the manifold dry fit. Note that the black piece shown is part of the pump and not a part bought separately:

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I have been planning to build this for a while...
Can someone kindly provide part description for that black elbow? There are 3 on the manifold in the picture above. Thanks!

What flavor do you want?

https://www.mcmaster.com/plastic-barbed-hose-fittings

Whatever type matches the OP’s build. If I stray from those instructions, I fear I will have to adjust for whatever those changes might be, getting myself in trouble.
My guess is 3/4” male thread to 3/8” barb, elbow. I just don’t know what to call the part when I go shopping for it. Cheers.

ILMSTMF said:

Whatever type marches the OP’s build. If I stray from those instructions, I fear I will have to adjust for whatever those changes might be, getting myself in trouble.
My guess is 3/4” male thread to 3/8” barb, elbow. I just don’t know what to call the part when I go shopping for it. Cheers.

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Follow the link I gave.......The site has "tutorials" to help you figure out the size.
You mentioned 3/4".......That's normally garden hose size.

Does a garden hose fit where you're starting from?

@Stealthcruiser I don’t have any of the parts yet. Besides pump, Rubbermaid tote, and a SS CIP ball (1/2” female thread, not part of original build). Anyway, my prediction of 3/4” based on the size of the pvc caps OP has prescribed. Which fit in same port as those black elbows I’m asking about.