Carboy Cleaner

[DakotaRules]

This is my carboy cleaner!

I'm just going to post it to YouTube because I'm lazy right now!
I you need any more information just ask.

 

[BendBrewer]

Nothing like seeing 8 dollars worth of Camlocks on a 2 dollar bucket!

 

[DakotaRules]

So true but needed for the pump!

 

[slakwhere]

so are the keg disconnects so you can clean those connectors in place, without having to remove the connectors, etc? you just take off the lid, hook up the connectors and let it go to town?

very cool implementation, but i agree... you need a stainless bucket or something pretty to go with those camlocks

 

[DakotaRules]

so are the keg disconnects so you can clean those connectors in place, without having to remove the connectors, etc? you just take off the lid, hook up the connectors and let it go to town?

very cool implementation, but i agree... you need a stainless bucket or something pretty to go with those camlocks

Yes the ball locks go on the keg and shoot starsan or cleaner through the tubes and the spray bar sprays the bottom of the keg also.

 

[slakwhere]

you rule, dakota.

 

[superjunior]

nice build, thats pretty awesome! my uncle built something similar (he makes wine) with a rotating sprinkler head thingy at the end for cleaning out his wine barrels

 

[DakotaRules]

Thanks guys! This is just my interpretation of other cleaning buckets that I've seen around.

 

[JewBrew]

great design. maybe place the pump level with the carboy to get increased pressure.

 

[Misplaced_Canuck]

How long does it take to get the neck clean? I'm using a similar (but greatly simplified) and it looks like one hour of spraying gets it done.

M_C

 

[DakotaRules]

How long does it take to get the neck clean? I'm using a similar (but greatly simplified) and it looks like one hour of spraying gets it done.

M_C

About 20 minutes but if it's not clean by then I use a brush and put it back on for 5 minutes.

 

[brewmasterorr]

I was putting together something to clean my kegs and watched this video last night and put this together tonight

I have not used it yet but I will this weekend

Thanks for the idea!

 

[DakotaRules]

I was putting together something to clean my kegs and watched this video last night and put this together tonight

I have not used it yet but I will this weekend

Thanks for the idea!

Awesome! I wanted to mount the camlock on the bottom of the bucket but didn't want to risk not being able to seal the hole and having it leak all over the floor.

What did you use?

 

[brewmasterorr]

I had everything to make a bulkhead but the nipple, barb, and valve. Which I picked up at home depot along with the bucket. I wanted the camlock on the bottom for easy priming I have the little giant pump instead of the chugger so I will make a video of the difference in power when I use it. I did test the bulkhead and no leaks it has a silicone o ring on each side.



Jeff

 

[alowell]

Nice idea! So, this just recircs the cleaner, right? I was thinking this might be possible to do on a brew rig too. Just use one of the keggles that has a recirc piped in already. You could make a protective cover for the top of the keggle, so the carboy would sit upside-down on it. I might try this next time! Thanks for the post!

 

[DakotaRules]

Nice idea! So, this just recircs the cleaner, right? I was thinking this might be possible to do on a brew rig too. Just use one of the keggles that has a recirc piped in already. You could make a protective cover for the top of the keggle, so the carboy would sit upside-down on it. I might try this next time! Thanks for the post!

You can recirculate cleaner, sanitizer, or fresh water. You could easily modify a keggle but make sure to protect a glass carboy around the ring of kettle. You could also heat the cleaner if you go that route.

 

[Flomaster]

hrm... I wonder what the outside diameter is of the blue upside down carboy stand
larger than 12" and you can use it on top of the keggle.


-=Jason=-

 

[brewmasterorr]

The problem with using the keggle is not being able to clean while you are boiling. I get a lot of my clean up done during the boil....

 

[alowell]

I guess it depends on the brew rig. I have two pumps and could clean it on my hot liquor tank or mash tun while I boil. I think it could be done...

 

[DakotaRules]

The problem with using the keggle is not being able to clean while you are boiling. I get a lot of my clean up done during the boil....

Same here, I have a 15 gallon hot liquor tank also. I would need to fab a few things but it could work. Damn it! Now I have another project!

 

[alowell]

Tell me about it! I literally finished the latest to-do list for the brewery last night at midnight. 14 hours is about as long as that list can stay blank!!!!

 

[Brian_T]

Great idea! I'm going to build one like this so I don't have to buy another pump.

 

[DakotaRules]

So true! And it doesnt help that I look for things to add to my brewery on this website!

 

[slakwhere]

i may go build one of these to work on the bucket and see about modifying it to fit my HLT!

 

[slakwhere]

this sure does look a LOT like a bottling bucket with an extra camlock on it now. maybe some of you bottlers could make this do double duty!

 

[EarthBound]

Go to http://www.carboycleaner.com/ and watch the video. If only Billy Mays was still around.

 

[Flomaster]

Go to http://www.carboycleaner.com/ and watch the video. If only Billy Mays was still around.

that thing is bad ass

-=Jason=-

 

[DakotaRules]

Go to http://www.carboycleaner.com/ and watch the video. If only Billy Mays was still around.

I've seen that too but it doesn't clean the dip tube.

 

[Flomaster]

I've seen that too but it doesn't clean the dip tube.

no, but a beer line cleaner brush will.

-=Jason=-

 

[EarthBound]

I've seen that too but it doesn't clean the dip tube.

What dip tube?