Eccentric Beekeeper Bulldog

The Essentric Beekeeper Bulldog is a homemade bulldog for racking beer out of barrels using CO2 pressure. See this page for other barrel racking canes.

Overview

Overview of the Essentric Beekeeper Bulldog

The bore-through compression fitting allows the racking wand to pass completely through the fitting making the depth adjustable to prevent sediment transfer.

Adjustable emergency pressure release.

Triclover attachment to rubber bung adapter.

The triclover rubber bung adapter lets me use the same Bulldog racking wand for Sanke fermenter kegs with barrels.

An inside view shows the simple "works" within the triclover fitting, liquid inside the wand and gas outside the wand. The standard stainless steel compression rings/sleeves in the bore-through compression fitting have been replaced with silicone o-rings which seal with minimal tightening on the nut and never attach to the tubing permanently. These replacement o-rings allow the racking wand to slide up and down through the compression fitting while maintaining the seal.

Parts List

• 3/8" Compression X 1/2" MNPT Bored Through Fitting, CF3812

• Silicone O-Ring for 3/8", OR38

• Stainless Steel Racking Cane, 3/8" OD x 30" Long

• Control Devices CR Series Brass Pressure Relief Valve, 0-100 psi Adjustable Pressure Range, 1/4" Male NPT

• Stainless Steel Pipe Fitting, Reducing Bushing, 1/2" NPT Male X 1/4" Female

• Stainless Steel Pipe Fitting, 4-Way Cross, 1/2 NPT Female

• Male NPT Corny Post Adapter, P14

• Cornelius-Type Gas Side Plug, P53 - This no longer includes the needed Universal Poppets (our item L92) or Ball Lock O Rings (item D12). You will need one L92 and one D12 in addition to this post to complete your male in gas fitting.

• Universal Poppet Valve, L92

• Black Keg Fitting O Ring - Ball Lock, D12

• 2" Tri Clover Compatible X 1/2" Male NPT, TC20M12

See Also

Additional Articles on MTF Wiki

• Barrel

External Resources