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[beach]

yeah - I need to figure out how small of a PVC I can use with 1/2" ID thick walled silicone tubing.

1" will leave 1/8" all around. 3/4" will be very snug.Beach

[HVB]

1" will leave 1/8" all around. 3/4" will be very snug.Beach

If it was me I would go with 1.25" at a minimum. 1" is just asking for problems IMO.

[Mindblock]

If it was me I would go with 1.25" at a minimum. 1" is just asking for problems IMO.

That is precisely why my old friend went with his 3" solution.....just easier to snake the hose.....cap and insulate when not in use, no problems.....

[positiveContact]

If it was me I would go with 1.25" at a minimum. 1" is just asking for problems IMO.

probably not a bad idea.

[HVB]

That is precisely why my old friend went with his 3" solution.....just easier to snake the hose.....cap and insulate when not in use, no problems.....

lol... should not have any issue with that!

[Mindblock]

lol... should not have any issue with that!

Yup.....if you look up the term "Piece of Work" in a dictionary you are likely to see Roger's picture <G>??

[positiveContact]

alright - I've got it all sorted out. this is happening.

[HVB]

Like I said it is not sophisticated. Basically the same thing I use to transfer from better bottles.Sorry for the lack of quality pictures, I know they need flask to pop!, I was in a hurry.Oh and the tape is to mark depth for me.

[positiveContact]

so drez - the racking cane fits snugly into the stopper hole and doesn't leak?how did you install the metal part where the gas goes in? I could probably create something similar. If I could just have a permanent piece of gas tubing connected to a stopper that would work very well for what I have on hand already.eta: what do I need to drill the hole in the lid? this is going to be awesome!!!

Edited by StudsTerkel, 06 November 2012 - 07:36 AM.

[HVB]

I used a conduit knockout on some and a hole-saw/spade bit on others. Better to go smaller and file for s snug fit.For the gas in I just drill a small hole in the stopper and pushed it in, it is Barbed on the other end. I think a tube and maybe some silicone around it would work fine.The racking cane is snug and I have no leaks.

[positiveContact]

I used a conduit knockout on some and a hole-saw/spade bit on others. Better to go smaller and file for s snug fit.For the gas in I just drill a small hole in the stopper and pushed it in, it is Barbed on the other end. I think a tube and maybe some silicone around it would work fine.The racking cane is snug and I have no leaks.

I could probably just get a double barb and jam one end in the stopper and the have a short run of tubing for the other with a QD on the end. is there a reason you are using this style of stopper versus the solid block type (see image below)?

[HVB]

No reason other than I like the universal ones better. The ones you posted and a double ended barb should work fine.

[positiveContact]

it seems like drilling those solid stoppers might be a beyotch.I could get one of these: https://morebeer.com...w_product/16654but I'm not sure where to get the barb to jam into the 3/8 hole that I can put gas tubing onto...

[positiveContact]

eta: looks like I can get a brass 3/8" to 3/8" barb at home depot. so the SS racking cane goes into the 1/4" hole. the 3/8" barb goes into the 3/8" hole and I can put some gas line on the 3/8" barb with a QD on the end. I think I finally have it!

[HVB]

eta: looks like I can get a brass 3/8" to 3/8" barb at home depot. so the SS racking cane goes into the 1/4" hole. the 3/8" barb goes into the 3/8" hole and I can put some gas line on the 3/8" barb with a QD on the end. I think I finally have it!

I was going to say HD .. looks like you are good to go.

[Poptop]

This sounds so cool. But I can't get passed the word basement. Damn I wish I had one.Signed,Basement challenged in SFL.

[HVB]

This sounds so cool. But I can't get passed the word basement. Damn I wish I had one.Signed,Basement challenged in SFL.

Just for you...Untitled

[beach]

Just for you...Untitled

Grrrr, you've been noted for selflessly showing off your basement.Beach

[HVB]

Grrrr, you've been noted for selflessly showing off your basement.Beach

Sorry But I like it so much! At least I did not show the lazy boy I sit in while brewing.

[positiveContact]

Sorry But I like it so much! At least I did not show the lazy boy I sit in while brewing.

that little hood is enough to get rid of all the steam?