Golddiggie
Well-Known Member
Having very limited funds, and not much for tools, I decided to go about making an exhaust hood so that I could brew in the basement where I now live. My total budget spend target was no more than $100. Pretty sure I can in either at that, or within a couple of dollars (on either side, not 100% sure right now).
Side shot of the setup:
I do have thin rope holding the bucket in position (will be trilled later), as well as the metal strapping. I also use aluminumized (sp?) tape on the joints to ensure that things would flow as designed (to the outside). The fan is a 500cfm model, which after consulting with others, was determined would be more than enough for this task.
Frontal shot:
Not the best picture, but the best I could do with the phone. I'll work on getting a better picture later. It shows the burner in position (roughly) with a virgin keg on it. I wanted to see how it would work out, height wise. I'll be getting some wheels to install on the burner legs over the weekend, so that I can move the burner around without issue. These will be rated to handle the total maximum weight of a mash tun on the burner.
I made the 'window' replacement out of a single piece of laminate/glued pine board. I put about three coats of varnish on the outside to protect it from the elements (rain, snow, etc). I also routed the opening in it where the clear plex is installed. The window is about 11" square. I also used three half lengths of brazing rod to help hold it in place until I could get the strap in place to support it. These were inserted into holes that were already there (no drilling involved).
Yes, that is the "Handy-man's helper" on the wood to take up the space that was showing. I haven't decided, yet, if I'll be using something else in those areas. I could just use some of the metal tape if it comes down to it.
My main goal was to make something that could be easily removed with doing the absolute minimum to the house. I'm renting, so it doesn't feel right to go and make major alterations for my hobby. Especially when I don't expect to be here for more than a couple of years.
For reference, the 'tub' that is now the hood/catch is a 24" diameter model from Home Depot. Told you it was ghetto. All the ducting is 8" diameter. Inside the hood (no picture yet) I screwed from the inside to hold the flange in place. I then ran the metal tape all around it (to seal it off). IF I wanted, I could get a different shape/size tub to install in place. It wouldn't take much to remove the current one and install a different one.
First test/use is planned for in the next week or so (this year). Just need to get a clear day to do this. I am thinking about getting either a sheet of plastic, or a tarp, and spanning the floor joists over the area. Even though the tub is larger than the keggle opening, I'd rather not have either steam get into the insulation, or things fall as I'm brewing.
Let's hear the comments from the gallery...
Side shot of the setup:
I do have thin rope holding the bucket in position (will be trilled later), as well as the metal strapping. I also use aluminumized (sp?) tape on the joints to ensure that things would flow as designed (to the outside). The fan is a 500cfm model, which after consulting with others, was determined would be more than enough for this task.
Frontal shot:
Not the best picture, but the best I could do with the phone. I'll work on getting a better picture later. It shows the burner in position (roughly) with a virgin keg on it. I wanted to see how it would work out, height wise. I'll be getting some wheels to install on the burner legs over the weekend, so that I can move the burner around without issue. These will be rated to handle the total maximum weight of a mash tun on the burner.
I made the 'window' replacement out of a single piece of laminate/glued pine board. I put about three coats of varnish on the outside to protect it from the elements (rain, snow, etc). I also routed the opening in it where the clear plex is installed. The window is about 11" square. I also used three half lengths of brazing rod to help hold it in place until I could get the strap in place to support it. These were inserted into holes that were already there (no drilling involved).
Yes, that is the "Handy-man's helper" on the wood to take up the space that was showing. I haven't decided, yet, if I'll be using something else in those areas. I could just use some of the metal tape if it comes down to it.
My main goal was to make something that could be easily removed with doing the absolute minimum to the house. I'm renting, so it doesn't feel right to go and make major alterations for my hobby. Especially when I don't expect to be here for more than a couple of years.
For reference, the 'tub' that is now the hood/catch is a 24" diameter model from Home Depot. Told you it was ghetto. All the ducting is 8" diameter. Inside the hood (no picture yet) I screwed from the inside to hold the flange in place. I then ran the metal tape all around it (to seal it off). IF I wanted, I could get a different shape/size tub to install in place. It wouldn't take much to remove the current one and install a different one.
First test/use is planned for in the next week or so (this year). Just need to get a clear day to do this. I am thinking about getting either a sheet of plastic, or a tarp, and spanning the floor joists over the area. Even though the tub is larger than the keggle opening, I'd rather not have either steam get into the insulation, or things fall as I'm brewing.
Let's hear the comments from the gallery...