TwoHeadsBrewing
Well-Known Member
I'm planning out a grain milling station build, and had some questions. I recently replaced my 1/3 hp (read crappy) garbage disposal with a 3/4 hp unit.
1/3 hp disposal: InSinkErator | Badger® 1
I'd like to be able to use this motor, and it seems sturdy enough to do the job. I'll just pull of the grinding bits and the sink attachment and place the motor on it's side. The only problem I see is that the motor runs at 1725 RPM, which is way too fast for milling grain. I have a Barley Crusher but I can't find out what the proper RPM setting is for crushing grain. On their site it mentions this:
Does anyone have any suggestions or information regarding pulleys and the proper sizes to reach 500-700 RPM with a 1725 RPM motor? And, is it worth the effort to use this motor or will it just be over/under powered? Thanks a bunch for your responses!
1/3 hp disposal: InSinkErator | Badger® 1
I'd like to be able to use this motor, and it seems sturdy enough to do the job. I'll just pull of the grinding bits and the sink attachment and place the motor on it's side. The only problem I see is that the motor runs at 1725 RPM, which is way too fast for milling grain. I have a Barley Crusher but I can't find out what the proper RPM setting is for crushing grain. On their site it mentions this:
I'm pretty sure I need to attach some pulleys to the motor so that the RPM is around 500-700 RPM.Using a 3/8 drillmotor at 500 RPM gives you a crush rate of 6 pounds a minute making the big grain bills fast and easy.
Does anyone have any suggestions or information regarding pulleys and the proper sizes to reach 500-700 RPM with a 1725 RPM motor? And, is it worth the effort to use this motor or will it just be over/under powered? Thanks a bunch for your responses!