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How to build drum sterilizer? Can someone check my parts list
    #27132291 - 01/07/21 06:53 AM (3 years, 1 month ago)

I need to build a drum sterilizer as cheap, safe and effective as possible.

I found Midnight Mushroom Company's YouTube video which says you can use the following parts:

-Stainless Steel Drum 55gal (maybe just regular steel to start with)
-Dishwasher supply line 5ft (3/8in)
-Teflon Tape
-Pressure Regulator
-Float Valve
-Heat Element
-Metal ring/bucket for bottom of barrel with cutouts for heat element and float valve
-Pipe threading adapted to fit 3/8in

Ends up working out pretty cheap. Am I missing anything?
How easy is it to build this thing? What's the cheapest way to
cut the holes? Can I get away with not welding?

Thanks and mush love


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Re: How to build drum sterilizer? Can someone check my parts list [Re: Hide]
    #27142322 - 01/11/21 04:15 PM (3 years, 1 month ago)

The first run of a new barrel i built was successful so i now feel qualified to help.

Is the pressure regulator for the float valve intake?

Is the float valve metal?

Cheapest way to make holes is a drill and proper metal hole saw bit imo. A sanding wheel for the drill is useful for clearing burs to create a water tight seal.

I avoided welding and brazing by using rocols steam seal. Make sure the bulk head fittings are tight, apply the steam seal and cure at 21-26 degrees for 24 hours. I used a spaceheater set to come on for 2 mins and off for 8 to maintain temp. I tried without adequate heat and the steam seal didnt cure properly. I added a second coat to fill gaps and be sure it was water tight.

Use the steam seal in place of teflon tape.

I used a metal braided length of flex piping just before the float valve intake as anything not heat proof would fail.

Its astonishing how much you can fit in one of these and it more than makes up for the long run time. If you have unwrappable insulation you can reduce cooling times by removing it aswell as unloading while its still hot but handleable.

Almost forgot, you want a ball valve as low as possible for draining. Make sure the thread is the same size as the float valve and you can switch the intake line to the ball valve for easy draining.


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Re: How to build drum sterilizer? Can someone check my parts list [Re: WizardSJ]
    #27191239 - 02/07/21 09:01 AM (3 years, 9 days ago)

Any progress in your project Hide?

Curious what are the advantages of using rocols steam seal compared to teflon tape WizardSJ? Where would u use it? On all connections and threads?

Would love to see some pics of your builds guys! Also curious how full you can pack them?


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