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Keg / Carboy Washer (yes another) . . .
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SpartyParty
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I did it to be sure I would not kink the hose.
SpentGrains
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I made one without the elbows and it is a really tight fit in the bucket, no kinks but I would put the elbows in next time. I went from 1.25" PVC cross to 1.25" to 1/2" reducers to 1/2" to 1/4" barb.
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I finally got my washer done today.
The only issue I have is connecting my ball lock disconnects. The tubing I got is good on the 3/8" barb end of the washer, but the swivel barbs on my ball lock disconnects are too small. Any ideas? Thanks.
EDIT: Nevermind. I just figured out the line will slide over the threads of the disconnect. No barb needed. Think before you post! :smack:
I finally got my washer done today.
The only issue I have is connecting my ball lock disconnects. The tubing I got is good on the 3/8" barb end of the washer, but the swivel barbs on my ball lock disconnects are too small. Any ideas? Thanks.
EDIT: Nevermind. I just figured out the line will slide over the threads of the disconnect. No barb needed. Think before you post! :smack:
I built my version of one of these a couple of weeks ago:
I had intended to buy a 1/6 HP pump at Harbor Freight for $52 minus 25%. But it is a pain in the arse to get there. I was driving home from somewhere and saw a Tractor Supply store. I wound up buying a 1/4 HP pump there. It was $10 more but I did not have to drive 30min each way to Harbor Freight. I used an old fermenter and bought a large 18gal round tub at Home Depot for $5.99. The PVC was also picked up at Home Depot and the whole thing was assembled in under an hour.
The pump:
The large hole fits over the pump and the small holes drain the water.
The PVC assembly with a valve to isolate the flow to the keg disconnects.
18-gal container
The assembled pump. The whole thing sits inside the large blue container.
A nozzle made from lawn irrigation parts
I had intended to buy a 1/6 HP pump at Harbor Freight for $52 minus 25%. But it is a pain in the arse to get there. I was driving home from somewhere and saw a Tractor Supply store. I wound up buying a 1/4 HP pump there. It was $10 more but I did not have to drive 30min each way to Harbor Freight. I used an old fermenter and bought a large 18gal round tub at Home Depot for $5.99. The PVC was also picked up at Home Depot and the whole thing was assembled in under an hour.
The pump:
The large hole fits over the pump and the small holes drain the water.
The PVC assembly with a valve to isolate the flow to the keg disconnects.
18-gal container
The assembled pump. The whole thing sits inside the large blue container.
A nozzle made from lawn irrigation parts
This thing should have it's own infomercial. If only Billy Mays were still with us, he could pitch this thing. The ShamWow guy is apparently making a comeback, but this thing is so cool, I'm afraid he may try to mount it 
Today, I brewed and got to try out some of the "extra attachments". I have a shorter post for things like kettles and I discovered that the nozzle on the top is great for blasting a jet of water through my hoses.
Tall pipe removed and short pipe installed:
15gal brew kettle fits very nicely with the short pipe. The handles rest on the sides of the round container:
For my MT, I put the lid back on the smaller bucket:
The MT sits on top. This is my version of a funky Braumeister. There is a false bottom that sits above the cutout:
This little nozzle makes cleaning tubing easy:
Today, I brewed and got to try out some of the "extra attachments". I have a shorter post for things like kettles and I discovered that the nozzle on the top is great for blasting a jet of water through my hoses.
Tall pipe removed and short pipe installed:
15gal brew kettle fits very nicely with the short pipe. The handles rest on the sides of the round container:
For my MT, I put the lid back on the smaller bucket:
The MT sits on top. This is my version of a funky Braumeister. There is a false bottom that sits above the cutout:
This little nozzle makes cleaning tubing easy:
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I was absent for a while but you all have done great with the design and build ideas. Keep them coming.
I was absent for a while but you all have done great with the design and build ideas. Keep them coming.
milldoggy
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I have used a sump 1/8 hp pump for one of these and my line cleaner for a while. Having an oil sealed motor finally convinced me to get a new pump.
I ended up selecting a lifegard pg 6600. It cost me 155 on sale, but no oil and work similar to a sump. Hardest part was stepping down from a 2" outlet to 1".
I ended up selecting a lifegard pg 6600. It cost me 155 on sale, but no oil and work similar to a sump. Hardest part was stepping down from a 2" outlet to 1".
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