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| − | The ''' | + | The '''Eccentric Beekeeper Bulldog''' is a homemade bulldog for racking beer out of barrels using CO2 pressure. See [[Barrel#Racking_Canes|this page]] for other barrel racking canes. |
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | [[File:EBK Bulldog Overview.jpg| | + | [[File:EBK Bulldog Overview.jpg|Left|200px|thumb|300px|Overview of the Eccentric Beekeeper Bulldog]] |
| − | [[File:EBK Bulldog | + | [[File:EBK Bulldog Sanke.jpg|Left|200px|thumb|300px|Same Bulldog attached to a Sanke]] |
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| − | + | File:EBK Bulldog Closeup.jpg|The bore-through compression fitting allows the racking wand to pass completely through the fitting making the depth adjustable to prevent sediment transfer. | |
| − | + | File:EBK Bulldog Pressure Release.jpg|Adjustable emergency pressure release. | |
| + | File:EBK Bulldog Triclover.jpg|Triclover attachment to rubber bung adapter. | ||
| + | File:EBK Bulldog Triclover Bung.jpg|The triclover rubber bung adapter lets me use the same Bulldog racking wand for Sanke fermenter kegs with barrels. | ||
| + | File:EBK Bulldog Underside.jpg|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. | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==Parts List== | ==Parts List== | ||
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* [https://www.brewershardware.com/Silicone-O-Ring-for-3-8-OR38.html Silicone O-Ring for 3/8", OR38] | * [https://www.brewershardware.com/Silicone-O-Ring-for-3-8-OR38.html Silicone O-Ring for 3/8", OR38] | ||
| − | * [http://www.homebrewing.org/Stainless-Steel-Racking-Cane-30_p_904.html Stainless Steel Racking Cane, 3/8" OD x 30" Long] | + | * [http://www.homebrewing.org/Stainless-Steel-Racking-Cane-30_p_904.html Stainless Steel Racking Cane, 3/8" OD x 30" Long] (people have reported that some other 3/8" racking canes are too wide for the fittings; see [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/posts/1200966313264914/?comment_id=224761298860023 this thread]) |
* [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007GDY3CU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00 Control Devices CR Series Brass Pressure Relief Valve, 0-100 psi Adjustable Pressure Range, 1/4" Male NPT] | * [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007GDY3CU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00 Control Devices CR Series Brass Pressure Relief Valve, 0-100 psi Adjustable Pressure Range, 1/4" Male NPT] | ||
| − | * [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003GSL35O?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00 Stainless Steel Pipe Fitting, Reducing Bushing, 1/2" NPT Male X 1/4" Female] | + | * '''2x''' [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003GSL35O?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00 Stainless Steel Pipe Fitting, Reducing Bushing, 1/2" NPT Male X 1/4" Female] (one for the PRV and one for the corny post adapter) |
* [https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/cross12.htm Stainless Steel Pipe Fitting, 4-Way Cross, 1/2 NPT Female] | * [https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/cross12.htm Stainless Steel Pipe Fitting, 4-Way Cross, 1/2 NPT Female] | ||
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* [http://www.williamsbrewing.com/BLACK-KEG-FITTING-O-RING-BALL-LOCK-P59.aspx Black Keg Fitting O Ring - Ball Lock, D12] | * [http://www.williamsbrewing.com/BLACK-KEG-FITTING-O-RING-BALL-LOCK-P59.aspx Black Keg Fitting O Ring - Ball Lock, D12] | ||
| − | * [https://www.brewershardware.com/2-Tri-Clover-X-1-2-Male-NPT.html 2" Tri Clover Compatible X 1/2" Male NPT, TC20M12] | + | * '''2x''' [https://www.brewershardware.com/2-Tri-Clover-X-1-2-Male-NPT.html 2" Tri Clover Compatible X 1/2" Male NPT, TC20M12] (one for the cross and one for the bung; [https://www.brewershardware.com/2-Tri-Clover-X-1-2-Hose-Barb-TC20B12.html a barbed adapter] might be easier to slide the bung onto). |
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| + | * [https://www.brewershardware.com/2-Tri-Clover-Clamp.html 2" Tri Clover Compatible Clamp] | ||
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| + | * [https://www.brewershardware.com/Silicone-O-Ring-for-F1.html Silicone O-Ring for 2" Tri Clover Clamp] | ||
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===Additional Articles on MTF Wiki=== | ===Additional Articles on MTF Wiki=== | ||
* [[Barrel]] | * [[Barrel]] | ||
| + | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/posts/6161706940524135/ Thomas Rasmussen's DIY homebrew bulldog post on MTF.] | ||
| − | ===External Resources=== | + | ===External Resources=== |
| + | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1200966313264914/ Q&A on MTF with Eccentric Beekeeper about this build.] | ||
| + | * [http://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/sankefermenterkit_pressure.htm Similar rig for sanke kegs from Brewers Hardware.] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 18:49, 21 September 2022
The Eccentric Beekeeper Bulldog is a homemade bulldog for racking beer out of barrels using CO2 pressure. See this page for other barrel racking canes.
Contents
Overview
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
- Stainless Steel Racking Cane, 3/8" OD x 30" Long (people have reported that some other 3/8" racking canes are too wide for the fittings; see this thread)
- 2x Stainless Steel Pipe Fitting, Reducing Bushing, 1/2" NPT Male X 1/4" Female (one for the PRV and one for the corny post adapter)
- 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.
- 2x 2" Tri Clover Compatible X 1/2" Male NPT, TC20M12 (one for the cross and one for the bung; a barbed adapter might be easier to slide the bung onto).
See Also
Additional Articles on MTF Wiki
External Resources
- Q&A on MTF with Eccentric Beekeeper about this build.
- Similar rig for sanke kegs from Brewers Hardware.