Sanke thread

[GAM]

Ok. Anyone else?

Sandy

[Dirt Chicken]

Also interested in hearing more about what robert was talking about in this thread
http://www.brewnosers.org/forums/viewto ... 898#p53898" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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I personally would prefer stainless if possible

[Dirt Chicken]

Bump

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[Jayme]

I'm confused - is this to gauge interest for a group buy for parts to convert sankes? I'm somewhat interested depending on the cost. I'm not really set up for cleaning sankes at the moment, but if it seems like it would be cheaper to set them up now for use later, I would be game!

[jeffsmith]

My interest was mainly in building a custom cap with an NPT port so I could switch from airlock/blowoff to a corny gas post for pressurized transfers and a second port to hold a racking cane or dip tube for the liquid transfer and possibly yeast harvesting. I like the idea of the brewershardware.com kit, but I can't force myself to pry open my wallet and spend $80+ on a tri-clover clamp, gasket, and cap.

[jeffsmith]

I've also been thinking about possibly putting a valve and rotating dip tube near the bottom of the keg, like you would for a keggle and have the blow off/gas port in the port on the top of the keg. The only issue would be trying to get the fitting installed on the inside of the keg, working through the opening at the top. Seems like it would be a huge PITA.

[mr x]

The top system can be done for a better price than that. Talk to jmac about where he scored the triclover gear. I can help with the rest. Your second idea can be done as well - you can drill and tap sankes enough for a fitting if you are careful.

[jeffsmith]

The top system can be done for a better price than that. Talk to jmac about where he scored the triclover gear. I can help with the rest. Your second idea can be done as well - you can drill and tap sankes enough for a fitting if you are careful.

Thanks X. I think Sandy had a line on some cheaper tri-clover gear as well, but I'll have to remember to bend jmac's ear at the next Brewnoser grain pickup/event I make it down for.

[mr x]

Just send him a note. He got it locally, so you could pick it up ready to go at the same time if you decide to go that route.

[jeffsmith]

Done. Might as well just get off my ass and get these built.

[GAM]

Guys.

I think the price was $9 or $11 (can't remember).

Lets try to work as a group and make a few of these and share the pain/expense.

I have some tooling but I think a drill press would be a nice addition for this project. Taps and dies as well.

Sandy

[jeffsmith]

Guys.

I think the price was $9 or $11 (can't remember).

Lets try to work as a group and make a few of these and share the pain/expense.

I have some tooling but I think a drill press would be a nice addition for this project. Taps and dies as well.

Sandy

For sure, I'm still at the idea gathering stage. Just want to make sure that what I put together will do everything I need the first time since time and money only allow for one shot at it at this point.

[mr x]

Another site if local doesn't pan out:

http://www.glaciertanks.com/TriClamp_Pr ... ap_SS.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[jeffsmith]

brewhardware.com also sells a clamp, silicon gasket, and blank for $22. Hopefully we can get those three parts together locally for under $20.

[mr x]

That gasket will likely be no good, but there is a better option.

[Dirt Chicken]

Hmm!!

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[jeffsmith]

That gasket will likely be no good, but there is a better option.

We'll talk when we get the clamp/blank sourcing sorted out.

[Graham.C]

My interest was mainly in building a custom cap with an NPT port so I could switch from airlock/blowoff to a corny gas post for pressurized transfers and a second port to hold a racking cane or dip tube for the liquid transfer and possibly yeast harvesting. I like the idea of the brewershardware.com kit, but I can't force myself to pry open my wallet and spend $80+ on a tri-clover clamp, gasket, and cap.

I'm interested if this, if this is what we are talking about. I got a little confused earlier on in the conversation. I also like Sandy's idea of getting it done together so we can make them right. Fermenting in kegs seems like where I want to go somewhere in the future, might as well make that now.

[LiverDance]

I'm interested as well

[jeffsmith]

My interest was mainly in building a custom cap with an NPT port so I could switch from airlock/blowoff to a corny gas post for pressurized transfers and a second port to hold a racking cane or dip tube for the liquid transfer and possibly yeast harvesting. I like the idea of the brewershardware.com kit, but I can't force myself to pry open my wallet and spend $80+ on a tri-clover clamp, gasket, and cap.

I'm interested if this, if this is what we are talking about. I got a little confused earlier on in the conversation. I also like Sandy's idea of getting it done together so we can make them right. Fermenting in kegs seems like where I want to go somewhere in the future, might as well make that now.

That's the direction I want to go. Preferably something similar to JohnnyMac's setup in this photo:



One port with a racking cane/dip tube and valve, the other threaded for blow-off tube/airlock that can have a corny gas post screwed onto it for pressurized transfer or yeast harvesting.

[Dirt Chicken]

I am thinking the same thing

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[Graham.C]

My interest was mainly in building a custom cap with an NPT port so I could switch from airlock/blowoff to a corny gas post for pressurized transfers and a second port to hold a racking cane or dip tube for the liquid transfer and possibly yeast harvesting. I like the idea of the brewershardware.com kit, but I can't force myself to pry open my wallet and spend $80+ on a tri-clover clamp, gasket, and cap.

I'm interested if this, if this is what we are talking about. I got a little confused earlier on in the conversation. I also like Sandy's idea of getting it done together so we can make them right. Fermenting in kegs seems like where I want to go somewhere in the future, might as well make that now.

That's the direction I want to go. Preferably something similar to JohnnyMac's setup in this photo:



One port with a racking cane/dip tube and valve, the other threaded for blow-off tube/airlock that can have a corny gas post screwed onto it for pressurized transfer or yeast harvesting.

beauty, that's exactly what I was thinking.

[Dirt Chicken]

Would we want something to be ss sanitary welded?

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[mr x]

I don't think you'll need sanitary welding anywhere.

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[AllanMar]

Guys.

I think the price was $9 or $11 (can't remember).

Lets try to work as a group and make a few of these and share the pain/expense.

I have some tooling but I think a drill press would be a nice addition for this project. Taps and dies as well.

Sandy

What was this for? A clamp and end cap? something custom?

I've bought a fair bit of TC from brewers hardware (great ethics/service, but very slow to respond) and also got some from glacier tanks. I couldn't find anything local that was comparable. At the time I couldn't get a hold of anyone at purity, nor did they return my messages. Clamps go on sale for good prices on ebay fairly often. picked up a lot last time, worked out to $3/ea shipped.

Bought the odd item local from DaRose's in Bedford also, prices weren't great.