Based on what I am reading in the comments bellow folks just don't follow the "if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all". Thanks for taking the time to post this video. If the goal is cooling wort I'd say you made a device that will do that just fine.
I made my own wort chiller years ago. Here are a couple thoughts. I would make sure to bend the inlet and outlet below the upper lip of the pot and pointing downward to prevent water from creeping into the chilling wort. Eventually your hose connector or outlet hose will leak and allow the unsanitized water to get into your wort. The poly tubing was loose and you definitely need a clamp on the tubing to seal it. Your inlet should go to the bottom of the pot first to push air bubbles out of the tubing. The air bubbles do not carry off as much heat as water, increasing the time necesssary to cool your wort. Hope it helps.
Watched this last night while I was working got off at 7 a.m. went to the gym hit a nap and then went to Lowe's and bought everything. Thank you it saved me a ton!!!
I found a dishwasher elbow 3/8 compression to 3/4 hose for $6 at Lowes. No need to convert twice like you did. Bought a new garden hose just for brewing. Works great. Thanks for the video.
6:39 you folded it!! However If you used a spring over the copper it wouldn’t damage the line. Used this concept to make brake lines. And you can find a spring for this at a auto parts store in case anyone else wants to know.
Thanks for the great video! Just an FYI, garden hose adapter fittings are available in 3/8, 1/2 & 3/4" pipe thread. No need to use a 1/2 x 3/4 pipe bushing. As a rule, I try to avoid as many extra fittings as possible since each joint means another spot that can leak.
Great video! Really helpful for a guy like me who needs to save cash wherever he can. Although when i was making mine i noticed buy using copper tubing with a 13mm diameter there is no need for all the extra fittings. This way you can just slide the garden hose snugly over the copper tubing and clamp it just like he does with his out end.
thanks for the video! when I made my wort chiller, I skipped using any special compression fittings, using the 3/8" id tubing with the 3/8" od copper tubing worked just fine, just slip the plastic tubing over the copper tubing for a water tight fit, and seal it with some stainless hose clamps, works great! you are dealing with a fairly low pressure application. same result, but could save you a few bucks.
Plus, the first bit of tape was put on backwards where the 2nd two pieces were correct (correct meaning the tape will continue the right way when the other piece is threaded on)
I'm no plumber, and also mean no ill, but your teflon tape will seal better if wrapped in the same direction you're going to screw on your fitting, so that when you screw your fitting on, you do not risk unwrapping your teflon tape at the same time as you are screwing on your fitting.
Teflon tape doesn't seal anything anyways. It's the fitting that seals Teflon tape is more like a lubricant for the threads. You honestly don't really need it.
I don't think this has been mentioned yet, but I would also make sure the ends of the copper tubing bend down past the lip of the pot on the outside so if anyone water runs along the piping, it won't run into your wort. From the video, it looked like they were at an upward angle.
Great Video !!! I agree with the previous comment I would use a "Brass Fitting Dishwasher Elbow, 3/8-Inch C by 3/4-Inch FGH", to save a few steps and bucks. Im looking forward to making mine, thanks for the idea !
You should use a scissors to cut the Teflon tape that way you will net get small strings of tape in the system. If you want to be technical only wrap the tape 1 and a quarter to one and a half wraps around.
Will watch the updated video ext. Doesn't it seem like ANY projects like this take longer than SWMBO would like. Or is it just me? I'll price compare DIY to LHBS, but thanks for the visual. Edit: Link to the updated video is broke.
thanks for the video. I would like to punch 2 holes in my stainless pot and get the wort chiller permanently attached to it. How do I make sure it is leakproof? thanks
Teflon tape is only used on pipe thread fittings. Compression fittings have their own seal built in to the fitting. You can actually cause leaks by using teflon tape or pipe dope where it doesn't belong.
Made the original (same way, almost) from an article I read in an early Home Brew 'Newspaper'→ just before the internet boom. ► 1995 ! Still use it today ! Although many, many things have changed....this hasn't ! nice !
I've seen that used before, however I've never trusted the labeling on the ice bag. I would be much more comfortable with chilling some closed jugs of water overnight and pouring that into the wory if I weren't going a full boil.
(my 2cents) Get that copper tubing/vinyl tubing connection OUT of the pot. Even if you are super confident with your clamping job, if it does start leaking, you now have un boiled water dripping into your wort
Gave me some ideas on what to do and what not to do, fun video to watch. However, bending tube doesn't stink up your house. Your wife needs to lighten up a bit.
It's 6.5 gallons. Truth be told, it's a turkey fryer pot. The larger you go in both diameter and length the more your surface area will be...which makes for quicker chilling.
Although a number of brewers choose the "no chill" method and are successful, many more use some type device to chill their wort. As you quicken the rate you chill your wort and pitch your yeast you also diminish the time your risk of an infection (as it pertains to wort chilling time).
I wanted to make the video for people who didn't know how to do stuff like that. With that being said, I have since moved on to simply using clamps on the coil. Even easier.
@@Hypobrew I just baught a 16 gallon pot so I'm gonna need a biger chiller. I shopped around even at Menards. I then compared prices with Amazon and making my own. I also want something more durable so it's less prone to leak. I decided to go with stainless steel and the price their making them for is very cheap. They come assembled so why not buy that.
Cheap way without a pump is get a bucket preferably with a valve on it and put it higher vertically than the chiller. You can simply use gravity and empty out into another bucket to reuse the water. Occasionally add ice to the first and you're good to go
Based on what I am reading in the comments bellow folks just don't follow the "if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all". Thanks for taking the time to post this video. If the goal is cooling wort I'd say you made a device that will do that just fine.
I made my own wort chiller years ago. Here are a couple thoughts. I would make sure to bend the inlet and outlet below the upper lip of the pot and pointing downward to prevent water from creeping into the chilling wort. Eventually your hose connector or outlet hose will leak and allow the unsanitized water to get into your wort. The poly tubing was loose and you definitely need a clamp on the tubing to seal it. Your inlet should go to the bottom of the pot first to push air bubbles out of the tubing. The air bubbles do not carry off as much heat as water, increasing the time necesssary to cool your wort. Hope it helps.
Watched this last night while I was working got off at 7 a.m. went to the gym hit a nap and then went to Lowe's and bought everything. Thank you it saved me a ton!!!
I found a dishwasher elbow 3/8 compression to 3/4 hose for $6 at Lowes. No need to convert twice like you did. Bought a new garden hose just for brewing. Works great. Thanks for the video.
Jonathan Medford Thanks for the tip. Good to know.
Your neighbor calling out to you was precious!
LOL love the part where your neighbor yells 'hi'
AT WHAT MINUTE MARK?
TOO LAZY TO WATCH 10 MIN :d
Loved that
6:39 you folded it!! However If you used a spring over the copper it wouldn’t damage the line. Used this concept to make brake lines. And you can find a spring for this at a auto parts store in case anyone else wants to know.
Thanks for the great video! Just an FYI, garden hose adapter fittings are available in 3/8, 1/2 & 3/4" pipe thread. No need to use a 1/2 x 3/4 pipe bushing. As a rule, I try to avoid as many extra fittings as possible since each joint means another spot that can leak.
Great video! Really helpful for a guy like me who needs to save cash wherever he can. Although when i was making mine i noticed buy using copper tubing with a 13mm diameter there is no need for all the extra fittings. This way you can just slide the garden hose snugly over the copper tubing and clamp it just like he does with his out end.
Great idea. Thanks for that simple. and elegant solution.
Helpful video! Thanks for making it. I might do this instead of spending the money from my local supply place.
This guy should build his own tube bender next. 6:38...aaaaaaand....kinks the fuck out of it. Perfect!
thanks for the video! when I made my wort chiller, I skipped using any special compression fittings, using the 3/8" id tubing with the 3/8" od copper tubing worked just fine, just slip the plastic tubing over the copper tubing for a water tight fit, and seal it with some stainless hose clamps, works great! you are dealing with a fairly low pressure application. same result, but could save you a few bucks.
For future reference you "don't" use teflon tape on a compression fitting.
Yeah, figured that one out after replacing my sink.
Plus, the first bit of tape was put on backwards where the 2nd two pieces were correct (correct meaning the tape will continue the right way when the other piece is threaded on)
So you wouldn't put it on the first bit that he called "threading" but put it on for the adapters? Or just not use it at all?
No tape on compression fitting only but tape on all other fittings.
I'm no plumber, and also mean no ill, but your teflon tape will seal better if wrapped in the same direction you're going to screw on your fitting, so that when you screw your fitting on, you do not risk unwrapping your teflon tape at the same time as you are screwing on your fitting.
Teflon tape doesn't seal anything anyways. It's the fitting that seals Teflon tape is more like a lubricant for the threads. You honestly don't really need it.
Okay. I was just taught to wind it the same way the fitting turns on. No big thing.
I appreciate the video. Made my own wort chiller for half what I could buy one.
+Kelly Kathrineberg plumbing 101
Must say though, the vid helped me make my chiller. I used a gallon chili bean can as a guide, then my wife made a ton of chili
If you fill the copper tubing with water and freeze the water you can bend the tubing much easier, and the ice prevents the tubing from kinking.
Thanks for posting that. I realized that after putting compression fittings on my bathroom sink.
Great video, thanks for sharing! Inspired me to make one of these.
hey man, this is a good video, but i wish you posted the exact parts you used in the about section. that would be very helpful!
man that was hard to watch. but I'll give you kudos for posting it
I don't think this has been mentioned yet, but I would also make sure the ends of the copper tubing bend down past the lip of the pot on the outside so if anyone water runs along the piping, it won't run into your wort. From the video, it looked like they were at an upward angle.
Great Video !!! I agree with the previous comment I would use a "Brass Fitting Dishwasher Elbow, 3/8-Inch C by 3/4-Inch FGH", to save a few steps and bucks. Im looking forward to making mine, thanks for the idea !
thanks pal, great video
You should use a scissors to cut the Teflon tape that way you will net get small strings of tape in the system. If you want to be technical only wrap the tape 1 and a quarter to one and a half wraps around.
Will watch the updated video ext. Doesn't it seem like ANY projects like this take longer than SWMBO would like. Or is it just me? I'll price compare DIY to LHBS, but thanks for the visual.
Edit: Link to the updated video is broke.
also you can just use a pipe bender.
At 10:55 are you sure you tightened it enough??
:D
I guess since he had the wrong size wrench he was just simulating
thanks for the video.
I would like to punch 2 holes in my stainless pot and get the wort chiller permanently attached to it. How do I make sure it is leakproof? thanks
Teflon tape is only used on pipe thread fittings. Compression fittings have their own seal built in to the fitting. You can actually cause leaks by using teflon tape or pipe dope where it doesn't belong.
haha I found it chill too ladies sayin hi. Thanks for video by the way
Made the original (same way, almost) from an article I read in an early Home Brew 'Newspaper'→ just before the internet boom. ► 1995 ! Still use it today ! Although many, many things have changed....this hasn't ! nice !
is he the coach of Liverpool football club?
Thanks for the suggestion...done.
Great video!
No se el ingles pero las imágenes ayudan bastante te felicito me ayudaste a mejorar mi cerveza glager GRACIAS.
you don't put plumbers tape on the part you tighten on the pipe
Fill copper tubing with water and freeze. No more kinked pipe and slow bending.
Waoww nice tutorial for chiler.. Forward the work greetings from the Junior
Good job! Brew on!
Thank you, well done! Cheers!
Good stuff may do similar myself if the cost of buying one in the UK is a stupid price,
Cheers
I got one already made for $50.00 from Homebrew Supplise. nive video though ..
Copper is pretty expensive. That's probably a real good deal you got including saving the labor and store backed.
I just pour my wort on a bag of store bought ice. Chills it right down fast and never a contamination issue yet.
I've seen that used before, however I've never trusted the labeling on the ice bag. I would be much more comfortable with chilling some closed jugs of water overnight and pouring that into the wory if I weren't going a full boil.
(my 2cents) Get that copper tubing/vinyl tubing connection OUT of the pot. Even if you are super confident with your clamping job, if it does start leaking, you now have un boiled water dripping into your wort
it helps to sulifane the hose end and get hose rubers they ware out a lot
What do you put ice in the popcorn ten? Also does that water run out everywhere all the time?
If you bend both ends to point down instead of straight out, it will cradle itself on the pot and be more stable.
JFP Watson I quickly figured that one out. Thanks for the tip. Happy brewing!
+JFP Watson i was thinking the same thing especially when the water was leaking.
Guerilla wort chiller, love it! so how have you progressed in 5 years?
I have. I did an update to this chiller. Check out my recent videos. It's in there somewhere.
Tell me about it. I actually happen to love the smell too.
forgot the farring in the compression fittihg??? also it looked closer to flare and you need a flare kit for that.??? i could be wrong
You do know you can just slide you hose pipe on there and use a jubile clip to tighten it saves a lot of time and money !!
Looks like you never used wrenches before.
How does it cool your house if it is outside?
your family says your brewing stinks really bad? time for a new family.
Nice video. You should add your blog address in the "About" section for easy reference.
This could be a heat exchanger?
You wrapped the Teflon tape backwards
Gave me some ideas on what to do and what not to do, fun video to watch.
However, bending tube doesn't stink up your house.
Your wife needs to lighten up a bit.
Thanks for posting. brew on!
How many gallons is the pot in the video? I’m thinking of going with a larger copper tube. Probably 3/4” and at 25’ for a ten gallon.
It's 6.5 gallons. Truth be told, it's a turkey fryer pot. The larger you go in both diameter and length the more your surface area will be...which makes for quicker chilling.
Thanks
you do not need to use plumbers tape on compression fittings
You still use this all these years later?
I do not. I found good price on some wider copper.
that is wy god made home depoit and copper 90 degree conpression fittings to end up with inlet and outlet next to each other????
IS THE CHILLER IMPORTANT, CAN'T WE WAIT UNTIL IT COOL DOWN??
Although a number of brewers choose the "no chill" method and are successful, many more use some type device to chill their wort. As you quicken the rate you chill your wort and pitch your yeast you also diminish the time your risk of an infection (as it pertains to wort chilling time).
Great video! But I really think you need to impress upon your wife and kids that they are wrong and should feel bad. Brewing smells great! :)
You don't use tape on a compression fitting!!!
I wouldn't run my liquor through plastic hoses. I use all copper and stainless steel.
+Dennis Robinson The water runs through the coil and plastic hose cooling off the wort in the pot.
He did not put a faro on the 3/8 compression fitting , This will leak !!!
Isn't it cheaper to soder?
I wanted to make the video for people who didn't know how to do stuff like that. With that being said, I have since moved on to simply using clamps on the coil. Even easier.
@@Hypobrew I just baught a 16 gallon pot so I'm gonna need a biger chiller. I shopped around even at Menards. I then compared prices with Amazon and making my own. I also want something more durable so it's less prone to leak. I decided to go with stainless steel and the price their making them for is very cheap. They come assembled so why not buy that.
Somehow I find you awkward using hand tools 🤔
it's compression and you forgot a piece
Jurgen Klopp)))
YNWA!
But the video is 16:22 😳
Next time use a pump and reuse the water, wasting water any other way
+Reapers Own I actually did! Here's the video: th-cam.com/video/1xEFRn22clA/w-d-xo.html
Cheap way without a pump is get a bucket preferably with a valve on it and put it higher vertically than the chiller. You can simply use gravity and empty out into another bucket to reuse the water. Occasionally add ice to the first and you're good to go
yep, sooner or later men end up doing everything outside. That's how we became BBQ experts.
My wife loves the smell, and we brew together.
Cheers mate good vid , I do a no chill brew method and it works very well . Check it out some time on my channel
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yeah you got it done but by your own admission, not pretty. Just tell people someone gave it to you. ..
Great...now you tell me :-)
Replace your wife and kids.
Please stop making that clicking sound...
Dude, stick to getting tattoos.
Worst advice and hairstyle...ever.