50 foot 1/2 inch SS coil

[Sparky]

Another option since this is the thread of tube options:
http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=25124
And, this is how it looks when it arrives.
Perfect install, no hassles.

 

[mtbcoach]

Looks great but won't fit into a keggle...

 

[wegz15]

I'm having one custom coiled from a tubing supplier. I am having them make a 14" outside diameter 50' coil. I will let you guys know how it works and post picks once I get it. The guy ended up getting sick and has been out for about 2 weeks now. I just got a call from another employee who is taking the job over. So I'm not sure how long it is going to take.

EDIT: I am using a keggle. I plan on "threading" the coil into the keg and hooking it up with the 90° compression to npt fittings. The opening to the keggle is 12".

 

[kdigman]

This tool is AWESOME!!!

Thanks V-Twin and all for the directions and usage.

I made the modified bender. It did take me almost three hours to assembly, but in the end it was worth it. I then clamped the bender sideways on my workbench and "pulled" the tubing through. That worked best for me. Was able to get the tubing down to about a foot in about 4 passes.

Pictures of the bender tool. Notice the base that was added to the design. This allowed me to clamp the base to the workbench and pull the tube through.



Final Product:


In Kettle: Kettle is 16.5 inches wide.


Thanks again V-Twin.


Kdigman.

 

[Hermit]

Not sure what it cost you guys to throw together a tubing bender but I just saw one at the local Harbor Freight for under a $100. I'm not sure if they are adequate since I really just took note of it because of this thread but have no interest in making/buying one at this time.

 

[Bobby_M]

The harbor freight options don't have the proper dies.

 

[kdigman]

Not sure what it cost you guys to throw together a tubing bender but I just saw one at the local Harbor Freight for under a $100. I'm not sure if they are adequate since I really just took note of it because of this thread but have no interest in making/buying one at this time.

Only parts I had to find were the pulleys.. They are about $11 each.

 

[CidahMastah]

Only parts I had to find were the pulleys.. They are about $11 each.

Nice set up!

Man I wish you were closer to me. I would totally be knocking at your door trying to borrow your bender rig

 

[kdigman]

If anyone in the area wants to try it out they can. Just PM me.

 

[wubears71]

I'm so glad I found this thread. I was going to start forming my HERMs coil using Kal's Foot/ zip tie method, but after seeing this, I'm building V-twin's jig.

Sweet!

 

[akthor]

Grrrrr the fittings I tried to use did not work when I tried to install my coil, I gotta get some 90 degree compression fittings.

 

[brewtime]

Another option since this is the thread of tube options:
http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=25124
And, this is how it looks when it arrives.
Perfect install, no hassles.

That is designed for a 20gal Blichman pot so very limited to who can buy it

 

[CidahMastah]

The coil looks nice and uniform even when compressed down to 11". Looks like I purchased it that way. It took a bit of wrestling to push it through the device, however, I probably wouldn't motorize it unless you plan on doing a lot of coiling work. Thanks for pointing out the missing label on the flat steel. I'll edit and update my PDF.
Too bad you didn't see this post while you were in my area. I would have let ya borrow it.
Happy Brewing!

Just curious if you could comment. My pots diameter is about 20'' and I was thinking I would make my could a bit bigger. Any idea if your rig would allow for a larger coil say 18 inches or so wide? I assume yes but wasn't sure how large the coil was when you started.

I haven't picked how large yet, but I want to allow for a stir paddle as well.

 

[adivito]

Grrrrr the fittings I tried to use did not work when I tried to install my coil, I gotta get some 90 degree compression fittings.

If its the 90 part you can probably get away with a street elbow to your compression fitting and save yourself a few bucks

 

[ahave]

Having just kinked my recently purchased 50ft roll of SS, I am interested in redoing my efforts with the correct tooling this time.

Has anyone in the greater Pittsburgh area put together one of these V-twin rollers? I could help alleviate the build cost in exchange for turning my (new) coil down to 14".

 

[CidahMastah]

Built my bender jig last night - will post back once we get the coil!

 

[psbuckland]

I went the harbor freight route. As you can see in the pics..this bender is overkill, but with the correct dies makes it a breeze to bend. I got my coil down to 10" in two passes...a total of 10 minutes. The new dies were from SWAG off road and made specially for this bender.

 

[Bobby_M]

Was the short section on the bottom of the coil, with numerous kinks, from previous attempts without the roller?

 

[StainlessBrewing]

Looks good besides the first coil at the bottom. That's about a $315 setup you got there. I bet you could make some pretty neat things with that. I got lucky and found an 8" concrete pillar sticking out of the ground and just wrapped it around it. No kinks but definately eat your wheaties. These tools look effortless.

By zjosey at 2012-03-30

 

[StainlessBrewing]

There are some pretty sweet videos of altercations to these too.

 

[psbuckland]

Those kinks were a 1/6 keg attempt. That's when I started looking at better ways..

 

[Bobby_M]

GEEEZ.. $165 in just the dies? I hope you can sell a hundred coils to pay it back.

 

[CidahMastah]

GEEEZ.. $165 in just the dies? I hope you can sell a hundred coils to pay it back.

That was my thought. + 169 for the bending rig. Ouch!

I am sure it kicked arse, but I would be craigslisting that thing or getting everyone within kicking distance to let me bend their chillers and herms coils to spec to offset the cost. Maybe buy a spool of 304 SS

 

[psbuckland]

I know! It was like an addiction. But since I could find no one to bend it...no time spend a day building one, and wanting a nice looking coil, this was one of my last choices.
The .020 wall SS tubing is hard to find...most places have a 10k foot min order don't think there is that much demand! I have already made two coils for people to spec, so o Eric the next 5 years I'm sure it will pay for itself
Just don't tell the SWMBO!

 

[wegz15]

I'm getting mine coiled and shipped with 6 pick up tubes for $150.

 

[StainlessBrewing]

I just bought one myself. No need for the 1/2" dies though.

 

[xsists]

I'm getting mine coiled and shipped with 6 pick up tubes for $150.

From where, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[kal]

That is designed for a 20gal Blichman pot so very limited to who can buy it

To be more precise, the size is optimized for installation in a 20 gallon Blichmann Boilermaker kettle but the coil will fit in any kettle with an inner wall diameter of at least 15.5 inches.

That includes any Blichmann 15 gallons or larger, and most other kettles 15 gallons or larger. Keggles, while larger, are problematic since the opening at the top is usually not big enough. Keggles are indeed the main problem.

It's certainly not only meant only for use in 20 gallon Blichmanns. There are zero issues or problems or lack of performance if using it in any 15 gallon+ Blichmann kettle, MoreBeer kettle, Polarware kettle, etc.

Kal

 

[wegz15]

Got my coil and pick up tubes today. Pretty good. It's in the keg but haven't hooked it up yet.

 

[psbuckland]

I finally got around to bending a 50' spool. 12" diameter/ 9" tall. I think I'll do a couple more and put them in the classifieds.
You got a good deal...and you must be better at finding the services. I had no luck!

S-