Lately I've been no-chilling and racking my wort hot to the primary, and both the polycarbonate and CPVC racking canes I have just can't stand up to the heat. I wanted a SS cane but they're $16 after tax: http://www.brewmasterswarehouse.com/product/0102243/30-inch-ss-racking-cane
and figured I could make one cheaper.
You need:
1/2" copper pipe (3ft) - $4.70
Copper 45° - $1
3/4" copper cap - $1
1/2" copper water hammer arrestor - $4.50
(so, I only saved $3-4; but it's fun making stuff!)
Mock up:
Soldering equipment (torch not shown)
3/4" cap will go over this. I made notches with a bench grinder, but a Dremel would've worked also. I was just lazy.
I filled the cap with solder, then placed the notched end in there hot. Poured water on it to set the solder.
and figured I could make one cheaper.
You need:
1/2" copper pipe (3ft) - $4.70
Copper 45° - $1
3/4" copper cap - $1
1/2" copper water hammer arrestor - $4.50
(so, I only saved $3-4; but it's fun making stuff!)
Mock up:
Soldering equipment (torch not shown)
3/4" cap will go over this. I made notches with a bench grinder, but a Dremel would've worked also. I was just lazy.
I filled the cap with solder, then placed the notched end in there hot. Poured water on it to set the solder.