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- I like the mechanical/ engineering side of this hobby almost as much as I like reaping the benefits! I'm a big fan of anything DIY.
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Posted in thread: New way to control Pellet Hop gunk! on 04-11-2013 at 11:49 AM
864 posts on this thread.....crazy.Posted in thread: Different idea for a sight "glass" on 03-08-2013 at 09:20 PM
Yep...this is a good solution...just be sure to check the clamps every now and then. FWIW, an
oteiker clamp may be useful, since they apply even pressure all the way around.Posted in thread: Throwing around ideas for DIY trub filter on 03-08-2013 at 09:15 PM
You would be better off putting a false bottom in the kettle....then recircing through the bag.
You would basically be recreating the conditions inside a Mash Tun, but still keep the system
to one ves...Posted in thread: Chillzilla counterflow chiller need adaptor for wort out to cam lock on 03-08-2013 at 09:09 PM
I soldered a male adapter to mine.....just find the closest sweat fitting. It won't be exact,
but you should be able to flow enough solder in there to seal it. The chiller is actually
brazed, so you w...Posted in thread: CFC's: Chillus vs. Chillzilla vs. "regular" CFC on 03-08-2013 at 08:56 PM
They make a stainless one now....Posted in thread: SS autosiphon... any interest?? on 03-08-2013 at 08:50 PM
Delrin would be a good choice...maybe even some of the high durometer rubbers....Posted in thread: SS autosiphon... any interest?? on 03-08-2013 at 04:51 PM
A single SS ball bearing should work well for the valve...look inside a spray bottle for
inspiration...Large sized balls are often sold as "hunting shot" for a slingshot.Posted in thread: New way to control Pellet Hop gunk! on 03-08-2013 at 01:58 PM
Excellent craftsmanship! It almost looks as if the bottom of that hop filter is either a short
section of perforated tube, or sheet that has been bent in a slip roller. That stuff is really
solid, and...Posted in thread: Soldering Stainless steel on 02-26-2013 at 10:47 PM
If you're using the solder with high silver content...*technically* it is called silver
brazing. I was referring to the standard silicon bronze that folks use. It would definitely be
stronger than plu...Posted in thread: Soldering Stainless steel on 02-25-2013 at 10:27 PM
The ability to use mapp is nice, because you can braze with it....which is useful for repairing
cast iron (it can be welded but it is difficult and the repairs are usually not too great).
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