Easy & Cheap Stainless Vent Hood

[stabu]

Electric...........

Duh, I was wondering if 190cmf would work or would I need more.

 

[NewBrewB]

After a lot of shopping around and reading reviews, I went with this one:

High Velocity Inline Duct Fan-6" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002EC01XS/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

530 cfm I expect it to be more than I need but I have always gone with the mantra "Buy big or buy twice". Also, even though my run is only about 8' I really don't want ANY moisture condensing and dripping back down... Figured this would push everything out before it has a chance to cool/condense

 

[ballz50401]

Duh, I was wondering if 190cmf would work or would I need more.

I would probably recommend going with a 6" inline fan for runs longer than 10 ft. You can always get a variable fan speed controller to help control your cfm's too.

 

[adroc]

I just finished my build based off the SS mixing bowl. No idea why it uploads the image sideways.

 

[ballz50401]

I just finished my build based off the SS mixing bowl. No idea why it uploads the image sideways.

Fixed that for you. Your system looks great!

 

[NewBrewB]

This picture is what "beer porn" is all about... Flawless.....

 

[stabu]

I can't get a hole cut in mine. I have a 6 inch bi metal hole saw, no luck. Any ideas?

 

[ballz50401]

I can't get a hole cut in mine. I have a 6 inch bi metal hole saw, no luck. Any ideas?

I used a jig saw with a fine tooth blade.

 

[adroc]

I used an angle grinder and a dremel.

 

[Minbari]

Stainless is tough stuff. I would try a metal cutting blade in a jigsaw, then clean it up with a dremel

 

[adroc]

Fixed that for you. Your system looks great!

Just curious how you fixed the image?

 

[ballz50401]

Just curious how you fixed the image?

I saved your image to my desktop, opened the file, hit the rotate picture button, saved the new image, and uploaded it to my reply.

 

[ballz50401]

Double post.

 

[adroc]

Thats strange because the image was aligned correctly before I uploaded it.

 

[adroc]

I just brewed using the new ventilation system and it worked wonders. I had two simultaneous 60 minute, 8 gallon boils going with the fan on at bout 30% and had 0 issues with condensation, not even a drop. Hopefully I will have the same results during the winter and spring.

 

[SmokeyMcBong]

This is a brilliant idea!! The only thing I would say is to be careful how far away from the hood you put the fan IMO. I'm thinking that you want most of the moisture going through the fan as steam. If the fan is a great distance away from the hood, the steam will be water in the ducting. I'd assume that moving liquid water could shorten the life of your fan greatly.

 

[rayf]

May I use your picture of this exhaust system to describe to a friend on another forum?

 

[ballz50401]

Feel free to use any pictures from this thread.

 

[rayf]

Feel free to use any pictures from this thread.

Thank you!


BTW, this is an awesome idea! I will be getting the parts I need ordered tomorrow.

Do you think this should be hooked up to a gfi breaker or outlet?

 

[ballz50401]

Thank you!


BTW, this is an awesome idea! I will be getting the parts I need ordered tomorrow.

Do you think this should be hooked up to a gfi breaker or outlet?

Gfi outlets are always a good idea in wet locations.

 

[NewBrewB]

Finally got 'er done. (It's scary how watching one youtube video gave me the confidence to punch a 6' hole through the exterior brick wall of my new house....)

530 cfm with a variable speed controller. I do need to level the fan a bit. It is slightly canted and I think that's causing some minor vibration noises. Can't wait to try this out on my first brew day in the new house, about 10 days from now!

 

[NewBrewB]

Brewing with this for the first time. LOVE it! Thank you thank you thank you!

 

[adroc]

Brewing with this for the first time. LOVE it! Thank you thank you thank you!

It is awesome how cheap and effective it is.

 

[Bonas96]

Finally got 'er done. (It's scary how watching one youtube video gave me the confidence to punch a 6' hole through the exterior brick wall of my new house....)

530 cfm with a variable speed controller. I do need to level the fan a bit. It is slightly canted and I think that's causing some minor vibration noises. Can't wait to try this out on my first brew day in the new house, about 10 days from now!

Did you do anything for makeup air? I just setup an electric brew pot in my new house in a 1000 sq ft unfinished section and am trying to figure out ventilation. I definitely want to go this route, but am concerned I might need more than one new hole in my new house.

 

[NewBrewB]

No I didn't but I am frequently opening the door to the rest of the house (or my 2 yr old is...) So Its not like the fan creates a vacuum completely sucking all the air out of the room. I would think a return/makeup air is more important in an open flame situation rather than e-brewing

 

[stickyfinger]

Are people zeroing in on an ideal height for the fan above the brewpot, or is it necessary to make the bowl height adjustable?

 

[BrewWho]

Do you think this would work for an exhaust fan. 11,800 cfm baby!!! haha

 

[ballz50401]

Are people zeroing in on an ideal height for the fan above the brewpot, or is it necessary to make the bowl height adjustable?

I made my bracket so it would be somewhat adjustable, but felt no need to make any height adjustments after brewing with it.
I have mine set 17" above the top of the kettle and seems to work well.
Overall, the bottom of the hood is about 5' 6" from the ground and I'm about 6' 2" so I seem to bump my head often while peaking in the kettle.:smack: That's my only complaint.

 

[theck]

I see most people are using those hydroponics inline fans but what's wrong with something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00INE5MJY/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

CFM 240 should be enough for me, doing one simple electric boil pot... as long as I don't stick my fingers in the fan.

 

[BrewWho]

I see most people are using those hydroponics inline fans but what's wrong with something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00INE5MJY/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

CFM 240 should be enough for me, doing one simple electric boil pot... as long as I don't stick my fingers in the fan.

I just ordered this one yesterday. This should be enough for a 5500w single kettle if kept at 80% or less during boil. Plus thats under my air makeup requirement.