DIY Randall--confused

Dude · Feb 13, 2007

I want to build one of these...so I'm hoping Boston jumps into the thread and answers my questions.

1. What exactly did you buy at Morebeer?
2. Who made the tube with the screen riveted onto it?

Boston · Feb 13, 2007

1. http://morebeer.com/product.html?product_id=16769
2. me

I told you I'd build you one, you impatient bastid

Dude · Feb 13, 2007

LOL...I just want to start acquiring parts.

That tube looks professionally done, nice work! Where do I need to purchase these items?

Boston · Feb 13, 2007

SS tube is the spear from a Sanke keg, cut to 10" long, drill lots of holes. Coincidently, the diameter of the SS tube fits like a glove. Let me know if you need one. SS screen is from a spatter screen, $5 at housewares dept. at Target. SS pop rivets from Home Depot. Also, replace the output disconnect with a cobra tap dispenser.

Brewiz · Feb 13, 2007

Boston said:
SS tube is the spear from a Sanke keg, cut to 10" long, drill lots of holes. Coincidently, the diameter of the SS tube fits like a glove. Let me know if you need one. SS screen is from a spatter screen, $5 at housewares dept. at Target. SS pop rivets from Home Depot. Also, replace the output disconnect with a cobra tap dispenser.

Boston,
Can you post some pics of it together and broken down?? I would like to make one myself.

Boston · Feb 13, 2007

The randall is in Dude's possession.

Dude · Feb 13, 2007

I can take some pics if captain sleepyhead doesn't mind.

Boston · Feb 13, 2007

Go ahead and take some pics.

Lil' Sparky · Feb 13, 2007

Are you guys doing something like this?

Boston · Feb 13, 2007

Yup, that's the randall twins. Nice set-up.

Brewiz · Feb 13, 2007

How long are you keeping the hops in for?

BTW that is sweeeet!!!!

Blktre · Feb 13, 2007

Heres my DIY randal.....
link to build...
http://www.brewcommune.com/coppermine/thumbnails.php?album=55

olllllo · Feb 13, 2007

I'm hoping that david_42 responds. I believe that he has been part of Hop Randall extravaganza that included Hop Randalls (note plural) that also had by-passes.

You could experience. the before and after.

david_42 · Feb 13, 2007

Nope, must have been someone using my account. I just use a cornie with a screen for randalling. Of course, at Hop Madness, you can pick enough to pack one very easily.

I am thinking about something smaller for more intimate occasions.

Tony · Feb 13, 2007

For what its worth, I made mine for less than 20 bucks by following the directions posted on The Maltose Falcons site. I bought the filter housing online for around 15 bucks.

texasgeorge · Feb 13, 2007

The person on the left side of Sparky's picture looks like they have no legs. At least they can still drink beer. :mug:

olllllo · Feb 14, 2007

david_42 said:
Nope, must have been someone using my account. I just use a cornie with a screen for randalling. Of course, at Hop Madness, you can pick enough to pack one very easily.

I am thinking about something smaller for more intimate occasions.

It was your thread but Ed Wort wins the prize:

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showpost.php?p=116939&postcount=15

Blktre · Feb 15, 2007

On hot days, i run thru the Randal first, then thru a small jockey box IceCube 14, and have the faucet mounted to the box. The Randal is mounted on top of the box. Looks cool, works great for those times when the Randal isnt getting hit hard..

Dude · Feb 22, 2007

Well, damn...I got an e-mail from morebeer saying the filter I ordered was on backorder.....

Yes, Jeff, I'm gonna need a tube from a sanke for this project--do you have extras?

Boston · Feb 22, 2007

Dude said:
Well, damn...I got an e-mail from morebeer saying the filter I ordered was on backorder.....

Yes, Jeff, I'm gonna need a tube from a sanke for this project--do you have extras?

Yup, I'll cut you a 10" length. You'll need to drill the holes yerseff. I'll charge you no more than McMaster-Carr would.

Brewpastor · Feb 22, 2007

This is a great thread! I have been messing with this as well and now have some better answers.

Boston · Feb 22, 2007

Brewpastor said:
This is a great thread! I have been messing with this as well and now have some better answers.

Dude was going to post some pics of the randall taken apart

Boston · Feb 22, 2007

Dude said:
Well, damn...I got an e-mail from morebeer saying the filter I ordered was on backorder.....

Yes, Jeff, I'm gonna need a tube from a sanke for this project--do you have extras?

Dude,
10" long piece of SS tube will go out in tomorrow's mail.

Brewtopia · Feb 22, 2007

that also had by-passes.

You could experience. the before and after.

I built my Randall using this housing with a built in by-pass. I picked it up at my local Sears for 39.99 I'll being pouring my APA through it this weekend.

Edit: For some reason the picture doesn't show up when the website initially pops up. Click on the enlarge button under the picture box and you can view the housing.

olllllo · Feb 22, 2007

Brewtopia said:
I built my Randall using this housing with a built in by-pass. I picked it up at my local Sears for 39.99 I'll being pouring my APA through it this weekend.

Edit: For some reason the picture doesn't show up when the website initially pops up. Click on the enlarge button under the picture box and you can view the housing.

The description implies that you can remove the filter while it's in operation. Is that true?

Brewtopia · Feb 22, 2007

The description implies that you can remove the filter while it's in operation. Is that true?

This is my understanding, you just set the top dial to bypass and it redirects the flow straight across the top. You can then unscrew the sump and swap out the filter. I just built this last week after being inspired by this thread. I will use it for the first time this weekend. Unlike Boston, I didn't have any stainless tubing so I used PVC, drilled holes and wraped in stainless mesh from a splatter screen as he suggested. I can always upgrade to the stainless later.

Dude · Feb 22, 2007

Brewtopia said:
This is my understanding, you just set the top dial to bypass and it redirects the flow straight across the top. You can then unscrew the sump and swap out the filter. I just built this last week after being inspired by this thread. I will use it for the first time this weekend. Unlike Boston, I didn't have any stainless tubing so I used PVC, drilled holes and wraped in stainless mesh from a splatter screen as he suggested. I can always upgrade to the stainless later.

Can you take oyurs apart and get some pics of the guts and how you did it?

Seeing I can't get the morebeer one until the end of Feb or later, I might go buy that one at Sears. Sears is right across the street from my house--so it'll be quick. I also like the idea of the bypass.

Brewtopia · Feb 22, 2007

Can you take oyurs apart and get some pics of the guts and how you did it?

Seeing I can't get the morebeer one until the end of Feb or later, I might go buy that one at Sears. Sears is right across the street from my house--so it'll be quick. I also like the idea of the bypass.

Mine is probably not as sophistcated as Boston's but it should do the trick. I'll find out on Sunday. I didn't have a rivet gun so I attached the screen with some thin copper wire. I will upgrade to the stainless tube when I can find some. I used brass fittings. 1/2 inch hose barb connection with a 3/4 to 1/2 inch step down to attach it to the housing. anyway, here you go.

Cap in the "On" position.

Cap in the "Bypass" position. (By the way. when you turn the dial to Bypass the liquid flows directly through the cap. So you truly can try a before an after side by side tasting with just the turn of a dial.

The tube

the completed Randal ready for hops

Brewiz · Feb 23, 2007

I found this on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...MEWA:IT&viewitem=&item=160037022980&rd=1&rd=1 and was going to check Lowes or HD first ...

Dude · Feb 23, 2007

Okay Jeff....please take a look at Brewtopia's pics and tell me if that is going to work...I don't see that lttle pressure relief button on the top like your has. How is it going to balance otherwise?

I LOVE the bypass idea--but if you aren't going to be able to balance the pressure, it might be more beneficial to wait for the morebeer housing to come. Thoughts?

BTW--thanks for sending the dip tube. I'll have to get some screen...and rivets. How the hell did you do that?

DIY Randall--confused

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