Thanks for clarifying. I knew you would be the man to help!
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That type of design @jahlinux posted above is passive and works well as long as you have a large enough vertical duct to carry the heat out. But if the heat cannot carry, a vent may not be enough. If the heat cannot escape and the tube is not cool enough to condense the liquid out, the heat will be trapped and the steam will not be pulled out enough. In my design, I use a water sprayer to provide the cooling locally. Obviously this is not as simple as the passive system but it assures the heat is pulled out and the steam condenses.
What if I don't care about the heat and only want to trap the condensation? Will the CBS system pictured above work or do I need a vertical vent?Someone call my name?!?
That type of design @jahlinux posted above is passive and works well as long as you have a large enough vertical duct to carry the heat out. But if the heat cannot carry, a vent may not be enough. If the heat cannot escape and the tube is not cool enough to condense the liquid out, the heat will be trapped and the steam will not be pulled out enough. In my design, I use a water sprayer to provide the cooling locally. Obviously this is not as simple as the passive system but it assures the heat is pulled out and the steam condenses.
I guess I an confused on how the CBS one works
Yes, that should be ok. Just know any situations where a pressure differential may not allow the passive exhaust to work. So make sure that there is no desire for air from outside to come inside via the vent. If the vent is sealed to the window, that possibility increases. Having the window open with the exhaust exiting through it would be best. Not sure what that would mean for the winter
You could just run a test with a duct tube in a kettle of boiling water sealed off with Saran wrap. Ultimately you need the T drain and the drain out the bottom. Think about how you will capture that... into a bucket or down your sink drain (remember it’s hot).
Brew Boss e-mailed this out back at the end of November: Condenser-Boss Accessory Port Mount Steam Condenser. You might be able to build one yourself, it is an interesting concept for those that don't have ventilation.
I am installing a version of this on a Nano 20 this Friday. I will be using a 1.5" T. I will post lots of photos and plan to do a boil test and have the results posted by Friday evening.
I am installing a version of this on a Nano 20 this Friday. I will be using a 1.5" T. I will post lots of photos and plan to do a boil test and have the results posted by Friday evening.
How are you connecting the steam condenser to the kettle?
weldless 1.5 “ triclover flange
I really haven't spent much time digging into it yet, but a couple of points that strike me at first blush:I'm ready to spend the money as long as it will work. Anyone have any negative opinions about it?
The nozzle looks awesome. I’m really interested in how your brew day goes. Without an exhaust fan wonder if your whole house will smell like a brewery?
I also use a hop basket so I'd be interested in seeing what you come up with to seal around it.
I ordered a hop basket from Brew Hardware (https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/hopbasket800.htm) I also ordered two super magnet strips (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01L2VN4VC/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20) My plan is to JB weld one to the basket and use the other one on the outside of the kettle to hold the basket in place. This will keep the lid sealed for the condenser system.
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