blow off valve for steam rig
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blow off valve for steam rig
is there a preferred blow off valve that people use to build their steam rigs? Assembling a rig and want to make sure.
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Re: blow off valve for steam rig
My preferred "blow off valve" is based on blowing bubbles in water.
Is called a manometer, it's originally meant for measuring pressure and/or vacuum.
On a side note, What kinda steam rig are you figuring to make
Is called a manometer, it's originally meant for measuring pressure and/or vacuum.
On a side note, What kinda steam rig are you figuring to make
Re: blow off valve for steam rig
Just a basic corn cooker i found what i was looking for though thank you
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Glad to hear you found the info you were looking for.
If you have any more questions, feel free to ask
If you have any more questions, feel free to ask
Re: blow off valve for steam rig
actually after reading a bit i did have a question about pressure valves, what pressure range is safe? I was thinking anything under 20psi but nothing over that is ok.
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Re: blow off valve for steam rig
20, yikes! Put it into terms of your kitchen pressure cooker. Those only go to15 psi, and very few times is that required. Have you seen some photos of failed pressure cookers? Uh uh, not me.
I wouldn't feel comfortable with any thing past 1 or 2.
I wouldn't feel comfortable with any thing past 1 or 2.
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Re: blow off valve for steam rig
Here's a pic of a manometer I used to measure boiler pressure
If the pressure or vacuum exceeds 1/2 psi the water will blow or suck out to protect the boiler.
I'd recommend using bigger tubing than I used on this mano
If the pressure or vacuum exceeds 1/2 psi the water will blow or suck out to protect the boiler.
I'd recommend using bigger tubing than I used on this mano
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Re: blow off valve for steam rig
ended up with a 5 psi prv apollo unit.
Does anyone know a good resource for a good mash stirrer? I have a 1/2 drill just need something to get into the mash good and stir it up
Does anyone know a good resource for a good mash stirrer? I have a 1/2 drill just need something to get into the mash good and stir it up
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Re: blow off valve for steam rig
Good choice on the PRV, that's what I use.
As far as a stirrer is concerned, this is what I use.
Drywall mud paddle. Works great! .
As far as a stirrer is concerned, this is what I use.
Drywall mud paddle. Works great! .
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Re: blow off valve for steam rig
It this the Apollo PRV your using?
https://www.amazon.com/Apollo-Valve-13- ... B008837VGW" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow
https://www.amazon.com/Apollo-Valve-13- ... B008837VGW" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow
Re: blow off valve for steam rig
shadylane wrote:It this the Apollo PRV your using?
https://www.amazon.com/Apollo-Valve-13- ... B008837VGW" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow
YES that is the one i got.
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Re: blow off valve for steam rig
That PRV will work
It would be nice to know what the boiler pressure is before the PRV vents.
When I'm around a boiler
I sometimes have a problem with incontinence when load noises suddenly happen.
It would be nice to know what the boiler pressure is before the PRV vents.
When I'm around a boiler
I sometimes have a problem with incontinence when load noises suddenly happen.
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lol
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post your still pics here
http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... 16&t=66917
post your still pics here
http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... 16&t=66917
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are you putting a vacuum breaker on it too?
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Re: blow off valve for steam rig
I'm a little unsure what you are building/buying ie self contained jacketed boiler or a boiler to supply a steam wand.
For me the rating of the pressure release valve should be determined on the rating of your setup. For example I have a BM setup which was designed to operate at 15 PSI. As such my setup was tested at 45 PSI during the build. I have a PSI gauge and PRV which operate up to 15 PSI and never over.
As one of the other members pointed out you will need a vacuum break. Else you vessel with crush itself on cool down. Many PRVs are combined vacuum breaks also.
Be very cautious when playing with steam. Research, ask questions and keep safe.
For me the rating of the pressure release valve should be determined on the rating of your setup. For example I have a BM setup which was designed to operate at 15 PSI. As such my setup was tested at 45 PSI during the build. I have a PSI gauge and PRV which operate up to 15 PSI and never over.
As one of the other members pointed out you will need a vacuum break. Else you vessel with crush itself on cool down. Many PRVs are combined vacuum breaks also.
Be very cautious when playing with steam. Research, ask questions and keep safe.
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Sorry took a break but back at it yes it has a vac break in it also unit works fantastic
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I'd like to see some pics of what your building!
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Sorry for the late response again life gets in the way lol there is a pressure release valve and gauge up top and upside down is the antisyphon look close hard to see
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Here is the bottom part I made it big enough to fit a 55 gallon drum and it sits just off the bottom of it so it won't touch the plastic