kcinpdx
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I cannot find any info on DIY - or even to purchase - a rotating rack arm kit. The idea is for a Sanke fermenter. Zymico no longer sells the Konical Kitz thing. Any suggestions ?
"racking" my brain - DIY rotating rack arm?
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kcinpdx
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based on that link, I think I can do it. One major problem - cost. Not including labor (free if I DIY) I am looking at about 80$
clamp - 7-8$
end cap 4$
1/2" MPT to 1.5" TC adapter x 2 32$
gasket 2$
SS Ball valve 25$.
Might be a fun project, but I could end up doing better if I leave the Sanke as is and use CO2 to push in and out through the top.
clamp - 7-8$
end cap 4$
1/2" MPT to 1.5" TC adapter x 2 32$
gasket 2$
SS Ball valve 25$.
Might be a fun project, but I could end up doing better if I leave the Sanke as is and use CO2 to push in and out through the top.
Boerderij_Kabouter
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I would go for a stationary sparge arm if I were you. KISS FTW
Sorry, I hate it when people don't actually answer the question.... I think it will be cost prohibitive to DIY int his case. If you really want a rotating arm, I believe purchase it your best option.
Sorry, I hate it when people don't actually answer the question.... I think it will be cost prohibitive to DIY int his case. If you really want a rotating arm, I believe purchase it your best option.
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Why not go with a linear racking arm out the top and push with CO2? A compression fitting with an o-ring replacing the sleeve works great and allows you to slide a racking cane up and down.
I used to do something similar when I fermented in cornies.
I used to do something similar when I fermented in cornies.
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a lot of people use the carboy caps over the flange at the top of the sanke. Put a racking cane just above the yeast, and push co2 in the other. Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezie....
kcinpdx
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both of the two last ideas sound good to me. Part of the obsession with this hobby seems to be the allure of a solution chasing a problem. I love sketching out ideas on napkins and such....
Boerderij_Kabouter
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Apparently I was an idiot last year. My evil and much less good looking twin made the above post.
"evil and much less good looking"~!!!???
MUCH LESS???!!!?!?!?!?!@#$%^%$#@#@#!@#$@#$@#$@#$%
Well anyway it's an option.
A Dishwasher type Ceramic to Ceramic seal - the ones they use for motor shafts might work also.
So too is an O ring pass through. Any one with a lathe can make on in about an hour. Hell I got the tool bits to cut most O ring profiles.
There's a few ways to skin that gopher
Swagman
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Here is a couple of shots of what I use in the side of my sanke. Takes a 1 1/2 half tri welded to keg. Just loosen the clamp and rotate.
This is using a I-line cap and clamp to regular 1 1/2 tri cap. The I line is thicker. But a regular cap will also work. High tech showing the up of the cane.
Dominus Vobiscum
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This is using a I-line cap and clamp to regular 1 1/2 tri cap. The I line is thicker. But a regular cap will also work. High tech showing the up of the cane.
Dominus Vobiscum
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very nice.
What exactly does a racking arm that rotates do for you?
I'm thinking that you gotta be watching a clear hose to tell if you are sucking beer ot yeast.
Is that about right?
So the rotating arm saves you what maybe a few bottles worth?
If that's the case I can see why people are loath to spend a hundred bucks on it.
What exactly does a racking arm that rotates do for you?
I'm thinking that you gotta be watching a clear hose to tell if you are sucking beer ot yeast.
Is that about right?
So the rotating arm saves you what maybe a few bottles worth?
If that's the case I can see why people are loath to spend a hundred bucks on it.
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