4800 Watt Keg Boiler Anyone ?

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Re: 4800 Watt Keg Boiler Anyone ?

Postby MacStill » Wed Apr 17, 2013 11:21 am

Brendan wrote:I like that thru hull skin fitting unsub, might go and get a couple this weekend :handgestures-thumbupleft:

Has anyone tried a 3/4" drain valve? Would it be too fast? :think:


The quicker the drain the better IMHO, it makes rinsing it out a lot easier without the water backing up :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: 4800 Watt Keg Boiler Anyone ?

Postby Brendan » Wed Apr 17, 2013 11:32 am

Oh yeah, but the fittings, pipe and valve are a fair bit more expensive for 3/4" so thought I'd find out first :p

Will prob stick with 1/2" as most people seem happy with it, it's not like you don't have time to wait for it to empty...better than taking the column off and tipping it out :? Been there, done that.

Edit: Posted same time as Mac...I hadn't thought of the rinsing part Mac, thanks :think:
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Re: 4800 Watt Keg Boiler Anyone ?

Postby MacStill » Wed Apr 17, 2013 5:33 pm

Ok boiler is now complete except for the elements being wired up.

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Basically it's a no weld required boiler with everything the flash ones have, and doesn't cost a fortune for those who don't have access to welding gear.

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Re: 4800 Watt Keg Boiler Anyone ?

Postby Brendan » Wed Apr 17, 2013 7:53 pm

Sorry to hijack this thread Mac...

For a 3/4" BSP threaded pipe, is that the outer diameter? Meaning a 19mm hole needed? (And 13mm for 1/2"...)


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Re: 4800 Watt Keg Boiler Anyone ?

Postby MacStill » Wed Apr 17, 2013 8:11 pm

Brendan wrote:For a 3/4" BSP threaded pipe, is that the outer diameter? Meaning a 19mm hole needed? (And 13mm for 1/2"...)


3/4" BSP

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Re: 4800 Watt Keg Boiler Anyone ?

Postby Brendan » Wed Apr 17, 2013 8:14 pm

I was hoping for a more definitive answer :))

Thanks for that
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Re: 4800 Watt Keg Boiler Anyone ?

Postby MacStill » Wed Apr 17, 2013 8:27 pm

The 1/2" BSP is around 20mm IIRC, with brass or SS fittings the size is actual pipe size..... just like 1" BSP thread requires a 32mm hole.

Definitive enough for you? :teasing-neener:
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Re: 4800 Watt Keg Boiler Anyone ?

Postby hillzabilly » Wed Apr 24, 2013 3:51 pm

Oh yeah. love the copper fittings on the elements,I have been tryin to get my dad to move up from a 25lt boiler to a 50lt and this could be a real temptation for him, how many clams are ya askin for it (plus one of your power controls and there is drewl runnin down my chin ) even.
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Re: 4800 Watt Keg Boiler Anyone ?

Postby 1 2many » Wed Apr 24, 2013 4:26 pm

Brendan wrote:Oh yeah, but the fittings, pipe and valve are a fair bit more expensive for 3/4" so thought I'd find out first :p

Will prob stick with 1/2" as most people seem happy with it, it's not like you don't have time to wait for it to empty...better than taking the column off and tipping it out :? Been there, done that.

Edit: Posted same time as Mac...I hadn't thought of the rinsing part Mac, thanks :think:


I have had 1/2 inch drains on by boilers and IMO there are way to slow , on my next boiler i am going 1" drain ;-)
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Re: 4800 Watt Keg Boiler Anyone ?

Postby Brendan » Wed Apr 24, 2013 9:19 pm

1" would be good, would be a huge ball valve.

I went the 3/4" and seems fine for me, not too worried about speed...I put a barb on the end, so wherever I'm setup in the shed, I can run a hose to the drain. :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: 4800 Watt Keg Boiler Anyone ?

Postby MacStill » Wed Apr 24, 2013 9:58 pm

I put 2" on my new fermenters :laughing-rolling:
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Re: 4800 Watt Keg Boiler Anyone ?

Postby emptyglass » Wed Apr 24, 2013 10:15 pm

I do the odd bit of stainless welding here and there, but its time consuming and a good job takes time, not to mention the cost of the parts that are needed. This makes stainless welding quite pricey.

This is a great way for guys that are even a little bit handy to have themselfs a 50 litre keg, as cheap as it gets.

1/2", 3/4" or 1" drain, no matter, it sure beats the shit out of pulling the rig down after each run. You just took 3 hrs to do a run, whats an extra few minutes with a 1/2" drain between freinds.

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Re: 4800 Watt Keg Boiler Anyone ?

Postby MacStill » Wed Apr 24, 2013 10:23 pm

Too right EG, this way is for those who like to save a quid and isnt as classy as one of your jobs...this can be done in a weekend with a drill and a file for the DIY guys.

It's good to have options and alternatives, between the two of us we got all the bases covered.... for now :D
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Re: 4800 Watt Keg Boiler Anyone ?

Postby emptyglass » Wed Apr 24, 2013 11:52 pm

I've had a few guys inquire about the boilers I've been making, but some guys just cant justify a fancy boiler. They would be well served with this one.
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Re: 4800 Watt Keg Boiler Anyone ?

Postby MacStill » Thu Apr 25, 2013 7:24 am

This one is on hold for a fella who works away, I probably wont make another for a while.
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Re: 4800 Watt Keg Boiler Anyone ?

Postby Sam. » Fri Apr 26, 2013 10:15 pm

1 2many wrote:
Brendan wrote:Oh yeah, but the fittings, pipe and valve are a fair bit more expensive for 3/4" so thought I'd find out first :p

Will prob stick with 1/2" as most people seem happy with it, it's not like you don't have time to wait for it to empty...better than taking the column off and tipping it out :? Been there, done that.

Edit: Posted same time as Mac...I hadn't thought of the rinsing part Mac, thanks :think:


I have had 1/2 inch drains on by boilers and IMO there are way to slow , on my next boiler i am going 1" drain ;-)


My two 50L kegs have 1 1/2 inch on them, it can drain the whole thing in 15 seconds :D
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Re: 4800 Watt Keg Boiler Anyone ?

Postby 1 2many » Thu Sep 11, 2014 7:23 pm

sam_and_liv wrote:
1 2many wrote:
Brendan wrote:Oh yeah, but the fittings, pipe and valve are a fair bit more expensive for 3/4" so thought I'd find out first :p

Will prob stick with 1/2" as most people seem happy with it, it's not like you don't have time to wait for it to empty...better than taking the column off and tipping it out :? Been there, done that.

Edit: Posted same time as Mac...I hadn't thought of the rinsing part Mac, thanks :think:


I have had 1/2 inch drains on by boilers and IMO there are way to slow , on my next boiler i am going 1" drain ;-)


My two 50L kegs have 1 1/2 inch on them, it can drain the whole thing in 15 seconds :D


Thats what ya want awsome I hate waiting for stuff do drain :clap: :clap:
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Re: 4800 Watt Keg Boiler Anyone ?

Postby MacStill » Thu Sep 11, 2014 7:24 pm

just thought I'd bump this due to the amount of Q's about weldless boilers I'm getting lately.
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Re: 4800 Watt Keg Boiler Anyone ?

Postby 1 2many » Thu Sep 11, 2014 7:44 pm

Well I am happy with the one inch drain I haven't measured the time but I will next run for interest.

1 1/2 to 2" would be very fast :D
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Re: 4800 Watt Keg Boiler Anyone ?

Postby woodduck » Fri Sep 12, 2014 10:15 pm

Hi guys, is a bit of brass in boilers still seen as ok or has people's thoughts on this changed. What I'm getting at is, i would like to use a brass tap for my drain, only because I already have one. I will be using ss fitting into the keg it will only be the tap that is brass. Would this be ok? Or should i just bite the bullet and go ss?
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