The Oxynater - where is it

[BrewMoreBeers]

Since The Oxynater is impossible to find, does anyone have a DIY build to accomplish the same thing? The tubing and stone end are easy, but i am not sure how the valve on the hardware store O2 canisters works. Any ideas?

 

[pompeiisneaks]

If I recall, you just put the hose on the valve, and connect to a stone, and then just open the valve fully for a minute or so, this dissolves some good O2 in the wort. Just make sure the wort is below 80F or you add oxidation problems to the beer you won't want.

Edit: I personally don't use one, Instead, the outflow of my chiller goes into a strainer always to capture some of the larger material AND cause the wort to break up a bit and automatically aerates it really well. This causes me to have pre aerated wort w/o any serious need to add another system into the process.

 

[PintOfBitter]

http://www.austinhomebrew.com/product_info.php?cPath=178_33_352&products_id=2437

EDIT: doh - just realized this is out of stock til the 7th. oops.

 

[samc]

This looks like the valve you need, don't hold me to it however as I've never tested it.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WH2WIO/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

 

[Brek81]

This looks like the valve you need, don't hold me to it however as I've never tested it.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WH2WIO/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

guessing it wont work, that should have reverse threads (like propane bottles)
02 bottles are normal thread.

 

[rosier9]

Smith Little Torch Preset Regulator Oxygen 249-499 seems like it would work

 

[JKoravos]

The oxygen regulator in the Bernz-o-matic welding torch kit (OX2550KC) is the same as the oxynater regulator. All you need it that, tubing and a stone.

I don't know if Bernz-o-matic will sell you the regulator as a replacement part, but I have seen those torch kits on ebay for pretty cheap.

Morebeer.com has their version of the oxynater in stock (P/N FE376). I'm sure its identical to the oxynater, except it has an inline filter (not sure why this is necessary, but whatever).

 

[Revvy]

I don't know if Bernz-o-matic will sell you the regulator as a replacement part, but I have seen those torch kits on ebay for pretty cheap.

Morebeer.com has their version of the oxynater in stock (P/N FE376). I'm sure its identical to the oxynater, except it has an inline filter (not sure why this is necessary, but whatever).

More beer probably won't have it either, it has been recalled, and as to whether or not bernzomatic will sell a replacement (There's an email from them), as well as links to ongoing discussions about this can all be found here;

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f39/help-using-diffusion-stone-213883/

 

[BrewMoreBeers]

Thanks Revvy, very helpful.

 

[JKoravos]

More beer probably won't have it either, it has been recalled, and as to whether or not bernzomatic will sell a replacement (There's an email from them), as well as links to ongoing discussions about this can all be found here;

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f39/help-using-diffusion-stone-213883/

Huh, I didn't realize that this was a hot topic!

I have an Oxynater I have been using for years. The barb, which appears like it was press fit, came out a few months ago. Now, I have to hold it in the hole as I'm oxygenating. It works, but is a PITA. I also have the Bernzomatic welding kit. I should probably just use that regulator. I guess the Oxynater hasn't annoyed me enough to switch.

I also have a medical oxygen cylinder that I picked up at the dump a few months ago. I don't know if I can even get it filled. I haven't bothered to check. I'll probably look into it when my disposable cylinders are gone.

 

[BrewMoreBeers]

We have finally found the one thing McMaster Carr does not sell.

 

[Dgonza9]

Was going to post my source, alternative beverage.com. Looks like they're out, too.

Here's a link.[/URL

Price is decent. Only about $8 more than I paid at alternativebeverage.com a while back.

 

[rtrevino]

I just bought some medical oxygen cylinders and regulator off craigslist for $30 and hook it up to an air stone and drop it into the wort while I clean up.

 

[BrewBeemer]

I just bought some medical oxygen cylinders and regulator off craigslist for $30 and hook it up to an air stone and drop it into the wort while I clean up.

I believe you need a doctors medical prescription to get those bottles refilled.
That connector is a CGA 870 no other bottle will connect to that regulator except a medical bottle.
Home oxygen machines to refill your bottles run from $3K to $5K.
Your better off with a small welding oxygen bottle, CGA 540 connector that can
be refilled at any welding supply.

 

[rtrevino]

I'm not sure about who will or will not fill but I don't have any problems getting mine filled

 

[BrewBeemer]

Your lucky then as my area your screwed. Your good to go just add a connector for the stone.
Heck you paid less and got way more than those cheap throwaway bottles
and regulator.

 

[Dgonza9]

HD cylinders work great for me. Just get a flow meter and you can optimize the flow quite easily. The cylinders last quite a while with flow meter. In this case, the word "cheap" is a good thing.

 

[BrewBeemer]

HD cylinders work great for me. Just get a flow meter and you can optimize the flow quite easily. The cylinders last quite a while with flow meter. In this case, the word "cheap" is a good thing.

You nailed it with using a flow meter, my friend brews and goes thru bottles like a crazy.

 

[Brew101]

We have oxygen regulators for disposable 1.4 oz. oxygen tanks in stock now for immediate shipment. See this link for details.

http://www.williamsbrewing.com/OXYGEN_REGULATOR_P2744.cfm