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Jeebus that looks beautiful. Well done sir!
could a larger sized "tin" can be used instead of the pvc? i put tin in "" cuz i actually have no clue if cans are actually made out of tin anymore. LOL
anyway, assuming you found one in a size you liked, couldn't you use the can instead of the plastic?
did you use a needle to sew that stuff together? Was the mesh just in a sheet and you had to sew it together going up the cylinder and the bottom part?
If you have a parts list that would be awesome, I'm not entirely sure what SS lock wire is
I believe they are made of a mild steel now. I do know that they will rust, so using a can is a no-go.
how about a cheap aluminium pot (like of of those small backpacking pots)? places like wally world sell them for crazy cheap. a quick go at it with the dremel and you'd have an open metal tube that would be impervious to melting (such as is the pvc).
byproxy said:how about a cheap aluminium pot (like of of those small backpacking pots)? places like wally world sell them for crazy cheap. a quick go at it with the dremel and you'd have an open metal tube that would be impervious to melting (such as is the pvc).
If you use a pot, make sure the edges are roll or not sharp or it will cut the bag.
Here is mine, 6x4 CPVC reducer. Used a roto zip to carve a channel for the worm clamp. Rock Solid.
Used mine yesterday as well, worked great right up to the point where the sides folded in. I think the 3/8 bolts were too much weight, I have some smaller 1/4" all thread rod I will use for the next attempt. I also have a backup idea for the CPVC folding problem. I have these at my office (see pic below) they are 3" wide and the threads at the bottom may help if the clamp ever decides to slip. Powder coated aluminum. I can "add" as many sections as I need to drop the bag lower in the kettle.
Oops here are pics
Did you have your pot's lid on it? Mine started to melt like that as well, but this time I had no issues. I even rested my spoon in the hop bag, which helped keep the bag submerged. No melting, it was rock solid the whole time. These need proper airflow around them or they will melt.
Which way would you go? Smaller rod with the CPVC or just go with the aluminum ?
HOCINE BIBO AUT IN EUM DIGITOS INSERO?
jbrookeiv said:The CPVC looks pretty damn sturdy, and it'll be super simple to drill. Either way would work, though.
Yeah, I think I'll go that route, plus its got a wider mouth. If it still gives me problems I can always use the aluminum. Did you use the 1 gallon or 5 gallon paint strainers?
Do you find the paint strainers mess tight enough? I have been using a fine nylon bag, but have the paint strainer bags also.
DeadHead_Brewering said:Nice works guys, I'm going to have to make one of these!
As I can see this being a well used new piece of kit, I'd like to make it as durable possible, so the SS mesh route is the one for me.
I suspect there's a tradeoff between wort flow through the mesh, and hop matter staying in the mesh. Does anyone have any feedback as to which mesh is best? McMaster-Carr has a huge selection, so making an uneducated guess could prove costly. I've seen 30x30, with .013 wire being used...but is that the best choice?
Thanks in advance for the feedback!
- Robert
SHOOK said:dubstep! :thumbs up:
Was the first thing I thought when I watched this vid!
jbrookeiv said:lol. Did you like it or dislike it? I get a lot of comments in both directions.
made one yesterday from stainless threaded rod and a 4" pvc coupling. works great with a paint strainer bag.
My pvc spider got soft during a hard boil and sagged into the pot. Next one is going to be cpvc.
made one yesterday from stainless threaded rod and a 4" pvc coupling. works great with a paint strainer bag.
made one yesterday from stainless threaded rod and a 4" pvc coupling. works great with a paint strainer bag.
Looks great!
I'm thinking of adding another set of nuts to the threaded rods so that they line up with the outer edges of the kettle. This should keep it from dancing around during the boil
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