Manifold / False bottom

[tchuklobrau]

I just made a cpvc manifold for my new mlt. I saw that the copper does sit considerably closer to the bottom. was considerinc putting the sandpapaer drum on my dremel and shaving a bit off all the joints so they sit lower.

 

[MeatyPortion]

what size drill bit did you use?

I'm going to guess that he used a 1/16".

 

[soccerRef]

Alright I realize this thread is old.. but hopefully someones watching and I can get an answer...

I went to start planning my own homemade manifold, and I am having an issue finding the "distribution block" piece ( thats what someone earlier called it). I am also having issues finding a fitting with a barb end of 5/16" ( air line)
anyone have any idea where I can find these ( my local Home Depot and Harbor Freight didnt have them.

thanks!

 

[brettwasbtd]

Alright I realize this thread is old.. but hopefully someones watching and I can get an answer...

I went to start planning my own homemade manifold, and I am having an issue finding the "distribution block" piece ( thats what someone earlier called it). I am also having issues finding a fitting with a barb end of 5/16" ( air line)
anyone have any idea where I can find these ( my local Home Depot and Harbor Freight didnt have them.

thanks!

Are you trying to do a braid, cpvpc or copper manifold?

 

[soccerRef]

Are you trying to do a braid, cpvpc or copper manifold?

I am trying to build a manifold to handle my C02, in the early replys people posted pictures that they call distrubution blocks, I found them online and attached a photo.

 

[brettwasbtd]

I am trying to build a manifold to handle my C02, in the early replys people posted pictures that they call distrubution blocks, I found them online and attached a photo.

Ah, ok...this makes more sense now that you mention CO2...this thread was for all grain mash manifolds which is why i was confused

 

[soccerRef]

Ah, ok...this makes more sense now that you mention CO2...this thread was for all grain mash manifolds which is why i was confused

You know what.. I was reading multiple threads in multiple windows last night, and posted in the wrong one ! my mistake...I will find the correct thread and place my question there! thanks for point that out!

 

[tchuklobrau]

You know what.. I was reading multiple threads in multiple windows last night, and posted in the wrong one ! my mistake...I will find the correct thread and place my question there! thanks for point that out!

Hey did you check any of the vendors from this site like keg connection? I just looked at their site and for the price of their distributers, i cant see you making one much cheaper.

 

[soccerRef]

Hey did you check any of the vendors from this site like keg connection? I just looked at their site and for the price of their distributers, i cant see you making one much cheaper.

I have, and thats why I plan on building one. I need a 4-1 splitter, to run 4 kegs. the lowest I have seen is $50.xx + shipping if you are including the barbs to get to the actual gas line... I actually decided to skip the block idea, and build a modular manifold using fittings and nipples so in the future I can easily expand on the manifold if needed. I can get the parts at the local hardware store ( and actually put a stronger cutoff valve) for approx $30 and less than 30 min of my time... if I could find the blocks people were using previously for 1.99, I could have done the design for about $20...

I can understand why they are more expensive at these places, someone has to put it together, and they need to stand by and guarantee that it works, and if it fails they need to replace etc.. just like everything else

 

[mattmeiske12]

To people who have built a copper manifold:


Will 5' of copper be enough to build a round (ish) one for my 10 gal mash run cooler? I'd hate to over spend on copper. I'll be getting some 45's and T's for connecting so I don't think I should need too much for length. I also have a dremel already to make the cuts so it should go fairly smooth.

 

[brew2enjoy]

I just built a round PEX manifold similar to the one in this thread. It's awesome!

 

[mattmeiske12]

I just built a round PEX manifold similar to the one in this thread. It's awesome!

Thanks! I might go that route instead, looks great.