FrostyBeach
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I used a 1.5" solder on Tri Clamp from brewhardware to mount the steam condenser on my kettle. If you have minimal soldering skills this is easy to do.
I'm very interested in this set up, as I don't have running water in my garage. Would a small expansion tank between the pump and condenser help with the pump?Yep is was cold water from the Hlt. My process is now to fill the hlt with cold water after I transfer the hot water to my mash tun for cleaning. As for the pump, I tried a few other configurations and now have it working. I started with 1/4 tube from the pump to the nozzle, in that configuration the pump overheated. The working configuration is 3/8 hose with a tee to the nozzle split to a return to the hlt. I put a pressure gauge inline at the nozzle to measure the pressure, I drive back pressure with a ball valve at the Hlt where the hose is connected for the return. I also placed a small pc fan on the pump to move air across it.
Thanks. I've been going over pumps and tanks this evening.You could pump it from a bucket or tank. Need a small pump (nearly no flow is needed) but >40 psi required.
Also, it won’t work to recycle the liquid unless it’s back to ambient temp.
Question about sizes: I fully understand why a larger the spray chamber is preferable, but what about the pipe connecting the kettle with the spray chamber? Is a 1.5" Pipe preferable, maybe to create more suction? Or a 2" maybe, to maximise air flow? Or it really does not matter?/QUOTE]
That shouldn't matter
Yes the steam slayer (instead of a ventilation system) some of us built our own with parts but the slayer is put together. you still need a hole saw bit to drill the hole in your pot, a 1.5" weldless tc bulkhead and TC clamp to clamp to your pot.Are you guys using the steam Slayer for this (https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/steamslayer.htm?Click=6524)?
What about the condenser boss? https://www.brew-boss.com/Condenser-Boss-Boil-Kettle-Condenser-p/cb-bb-apmount.htm
You still a hole in your pot, insert the T and gasket, then clamp it.on?
the answer I got from Brundog was to go with 1.5 & that you wont see any improvement in steam flow with a bigger diameter pipe-to-kettle at least with <30g pots. I built mine and its 1.5-to-2" T.Great stuff, thanks Brundog!
Question about sizes: I fully understand why a larger the spray chamber is preferable, but what about the pipe connecting the kettle with the spray chamber? Is a 1.5" Pipe preferable, maybe to create more suction? Or a 2" maybe, to maximise air flow? Or it really does not matter?
thanks!
Could you run it through a radiator?You could pump it from a bucket or tank. Need a small pump (nearly no flow is needed) but >40 psi required.
Also, it won’t work to recycle the liquid unless it’s back to ambient temp.
How does this compare with the brew boss condenser?Just added 5 more.
Maybe with an insanely large fan blowing through it but then you're adding heat to the air and making a bunch of noise.
Just added 5 more.
How does this compare with the brew boss condenser?
Just added 5 more.
How does this compare with the brew boss condenser?
The 6 gallon nozzle is no longer available. There is a brass version available.6 Gallon Nozzle - https://www.mcmaster.com/#3178k46/=1b1mr7g
I have 50 of them on the way but I'm afraid the shipment didn't get out of China before the New Years shutdown. It may have shipped but I won't know exactly when it will arrive.
Can’t get the Facebook post to load. Really curious
I have 50 of them on the way but I'm afraid the shipment didn't get out of China before the New Years shutdown. It may have shipped but I won't know exactly when it will arrive.
It's through a German company that won't ship to the US, but I'm sure its something you could figure out!
The size of the orifice out of the pot is a pretty big difference and I'm amazed that a 5/8" inside diameter is enough.
There were some available today on the siteAny updates?
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