You could make this simpler by just using an old electric water heater. No vent tube up the middle. Already ported for the elements. And has boiler drain already built into the bottom.
I build a similar scalder with an electric heat element except I used a digital thermostat. I scald at 148 degrees myself. Because it is slow to heat the water to desired temp, I fill the barrel with hot tap water to give it a head start, then use a pot on a turkey fryer to quickly heat some of the water to bring it right up to temp then the heating element can easily maintain the water at your desired temp. I bet it was a lot of fun scalding chickens in the cold, NOT! Lol!
Where did you get your digital thermometer? My set up lets the water get too cold before it kicks the element back on. I tried the same thermostat as this fellow and it works great going up to the temp but then drops twenty degrees before it turns the element back on.
@@Goldenrodfarm Hey thanks... I figured out to use a Digital thermostat that is + or - one degree either side of the set temperature. Works great just be sure to try and water proof the stat as much as possible. I also went up to 220 volts to run the element as the recovery time is quicker and seems to be more accurate as well..
Have you had any trouble with the water getting too cold before it turns the element back on? Mine drops twenty degrees before it will turn the element back on. Any suggestions??
use a PID controller. much more accurate that a water heater thermostat. you can buy them ready to go. kind of spendy. or learn how to make one on U Tube.
@@chrismjewell Thanks. for the info. I found a PID on E-bay pretty cheap. Some were too cheap and I was afraid of them. I will need to get back on that project soon. Chickens need plucking in about a month.
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Awesome, I have had all the parts for a long time and I just needed a visual on how to do it. Thank you so much! You made this 68 yo gal very happy!!!
You could make this simpler by just using an old electric water heater. No vent tube up the middle. Already ported for the elements. And has boiler drain already built into the bottom.
This is great! I'm sure you'll need a food grade barrel.....but does it need to be sanitized prior to scalding?
It’s been many years since I’ve been around scalded chickens but I certainly remember that smell! After 50 years or so, it’s a good memory. 😖
Yeah, its not pleasant for sure! Luckily for this, I'm stuffed up most of the time due to allergies so it isn't as bad is it probably could be :D
Mine needed 5500 watt 220volt to keep up with dunking chickens one after another I had to keep it running at 80 percent for 50 chickens 2 at a time
I build a similar scalder with an electric heat element except I used a digital thermostat. I scald at 148 degrees myself. Because it is slow to heat the water to desired temp, I fill the barrel with hot tap water to give it a head start, then use a pot on a turkey fryer to quickly heat some of the water to bring it right up to temp then the heating element can easily maintain the water at your desired temp.
I bet it was a lot of fun scalding chickens in the cold, NOT! Lol!
Jerry, can you share info on the digital thermostat? Part no., etc. Thanks
And it doesn't smell so bad at 148 degrees. It still smells but not horrible. Just have to swish it around just a tad longer.
Where did you get your digital thermometer? My set up lets the water get too cold before it kicks the element back on. I tried the same thermostat as this fellow and it works great going up to the temp but then drops twenty degrees before it turns the element back on.
@@oldguy-db1qk Don’t use a hot water thermostat, they will have a 10-20 degree temp difference 5-10 at each end.
@@Goldenrodfarm Hey thanks... I figured out to use a Digital thermostat that is + or - one degree either side of the set temperature. Works great just be sure to try and water proof the stat as much as possible. I also went up to 220 volts to run the element as the recovery time is quicker and seems to be more accurate as well..
A great idea
I never thought the scalding smelled bad but then again we did always do it out side.
What about a hybrid? Use gas to get up to heat then electric to maintain it?
great idea
Do you think I could put this on top of a turkey fryer burner with the heating element? Just to get the thing to temperature faster?
Probably could, provided too much heat doesn't get to the electronics.
Have you had any trouble with the water getting too cold before it turns the element back on? Mine drops twenty degrees before it will turn the element back on. Any suggestions??
use a PID controller. much more accurate that a water heater thermostat. you can buy them ready to go. kind of spendy. or learn how to make one on U Tube.
@@chrismjewell Thanks. for the info. I found a PID on E-bay pretty cheap. Some were too cheap and I was afraid of them. I will need to get back on that project soon. Chickens need plucking in about a month.
Wondering how this is holding up after this many months.
How did it work ?
I have the exact same tent/shed as you lol. #menards
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