Cyrus, a simple way to route the heater cord is to cut off the socket plug and insert cord through a suitable size grommet replace with a new plug. The probe wire will also fit through grommet, a little bit of silicone on grommet to seal. Easy, no need for that big plug.
You're absolutely right, but I was trying to come up with a way that was easiest for the most amount of people, even those intimidated by rewiring electric cord. Thank you for the comment.
Just wanted to say thanks for all the helpful videos, I really enjoy watching them. I’m thinking about getting into moonshining this year, I have never done it before but plan on learning a lot about it.
Awesome be a better idea than putting my bucket in my car and parking in the sun . Got your newsletter email to it's awesome I'll have a read later on tonight we'll I have a 🥃 . Hope everything is great cheer's
Hey Cyrus, nice design! I like that you made it as easy as possible. I ferment in buckets in a converted mini-fridge with a PID controller that can either control a heat source (electric hot pad) or fridge cooling. I removed the door and added a one inch thick collar around the opening then attached the door to the collar. Wires run through holes in the collar so I don’t have to drill into the fridge. Your way is much simpler and works with on-grain ferments. Thanks!
Cy thank you so much sir for such a great tip for heating my 5 gallon fermentation buckets I just completed two heaters followed your instructions My heaters turned out better than expected appreciate you and your videos very much I am now a subscriber to your channel keep up the good work👍
purchased the super simple kit and it is ready to run gunna do it this weekend thanks Cyrus was easy and gave a lot of confidence seeing how it all works
Great video Cy, looks just like my fermentor, except I used expensive brew store SS fittings... I want to increase the size of my fermentor, I'll probably try something more like this when I do.
@@StillnTheClear also thank you for the video. I made one like the first one you showed us. Where I cut small slits In the bottom side of pvc to act as a screen.
Hi Cyrus I think I’m going to try to build this fermenter. I scanned the parts list an didn’t see a link to the Drum. Can you please help with that. Sorry if overlooked.
Hello from the UK. I have my own RUclips channel in relation to home brewing beers called Blyth Spirit Brewery. I fancied branching out and came upon your great channel 😊 love this fermenter build. Thanks for great info and content.
Great idea. I'd like to do this to my barrels. I do have a question though. Have you had any issues with the alcohol in the mash having a detrimental effect on the aquarium heater? Thanks for all of the awesome videos.
There are a few ways to do it. 1. Mash in with half the water then add the other half as cold water when mashing is complete. 2. Let it cool down naturally before you pitch yeast. This takes several hours. 3. Use a wart chiller to cool it down then pitch yeast.
Hey Cyrus, it's been a minute since I've seen your videos! On the hole for the bubbler I've been drilling 3/8" as per the instructions for them. Is that a better idea drilling a 1/2" hole?
I get them locally. They're used food grade, but we have several commercial food producers in my are. The best place to look would be Facebook marketplace.
Great video. I have got 10 and 15 gal blue barrels. I ordered heaters, etc. I am copying exactly what you did here. Good bye to my Home brew 6.5 gallon buckets.
Обсолютно ненужная вещь) вот просто бочка да, зерновой затор должен бродить 3 максимум 4 дня ! температура должна быть комнатной ! для таких целей лучше использовать паро воденой котел с заданной температурой и автоматикой!
Miss the lives was kinda cool to be able to live ask questions
The good news is that we may be bringing them back soon. I loved doing them.
@@StillnTheClear can you try making a whiskey with mainly corn like regular American whiskey but maybe like 15% blended in with a peach brandy mash?
@@DasGoodSoup the combination of corn and peach make a great mountain brandy.
Hello from NC! Thanks for sharing a new video.
What's up. More videos coming.
Good to see another video
Thank you.
Cyrus, a simple way to route the heater cord is to cut off the socket plug and insert cord through a suitable size grommet replace with a new plug. The probe wire will also fit through grommet, a little bit of silicone on grommet to seal. Easy, no need for that big plug.
You're absolutely right, but I was trying to come up with a way that was easiest for the most amount of people, even those intimidated by rewiring electric cord. Thank you for the comment.
Great video Cyrus. Now you got me thinkin on some additions to my 55 gal.
Awesome.
Thanks for another great video Cyrus. One of the most informative content creaters on the web.
Wow, brother. Thanks
Love the diy videos. Cant wait till i start distilling
Thank you, it means a lot to hear that you enjoy them. Jump in and start, you'll be glad you did. When are you planning to start.
@@StillnTheClear once i get the money for some supplies. Little hard right now but soon
@@RoxanaRandomStuff11 do you have a still yet?
@@StillnTheClear not yet
Just wanted to say thanks for all the helpful videos, I really enjoy watching them. I’m thinking about getting into moonshining this year, I have never done it before but plan on learning a lot about it.
You're welcome. I enjoy doing them. I should absolutely jump in and start you'll love and wish you had started sooner. 👍
very interesting video thanks my friend
Thank you.
Awesome be a better idea than putting my bucket in my car and parking in the sun . Got your newsletter email to it's awesome I'll have a read later on tonight we'll I have a 🥃 . Hope everything is great cheer's
I've certainly spent time moving fermenter with the sun. We do what we must, right. 😁
Hey Cyrus, nice design! I like that you made it as easy as possible. I ferment in buckets in a converted mini-fridge with a PID controller that can either control a heat source (electric hot pad) or fridge cooling. I removed the door and added a one inch thick collar around the opening then attached the door to the collar. Wires run through holes in the collar so I don’t have to drill into the fridge. Your way is much simpler and works with on-grain ferments. Thanks!
Awesome, I wouldn't mind seeing some pics of your contraption.
I've got the same barrels. Can't get t the lid t to seal.
Cy thank you so much sir for such a great tip for heating my 5 gallon fermentation buckets I just completed two heaters followed your instructions My heaters turned out better than expected appreciate you and your videos very much I am now a subscriber to your channel keep up the good work👍
That’s dope!!! I’m a have to use that idy!
Thanks. You'll be glad you did.
purchased the super simple kit and it is ready to run gunna do it this weekend thanks Cyrus was easy and gave a lot of confidence seeing how it all works
I'm so glad to hear it. Give me a shot if you have any questions.
Got your kit. My barrel will be here tomorrow.Thank you Cyrus
Woohoo! About ready to go!
Hell ya
Great video Cy, looks just like my fermentor, except I used expensive brew store SS fittings... I want to increase the size of my fermentor, I'll probably try something more like this when I do.
Awesome, 15 gallon fermenter works well for me.
Do you have an update video on this review. I looked but may have overlooked it. Thanks man
I have not made an update video, but I use it a lot. it works great, although, I rarely use the heater anymore.
says the fermenter kit is no longer available...is there a parts list?
What kinda barrel is that so I can get the right seal at the top lid
Cyrus will the rubber bulk head gasket affect the mash
Looks good.
Thank you.
@@StillnTheClear Thanks for what you do.
Start the 5:09 hole in forward and then half way though run the drill in reverse. Clean hole…
Cool. I never tried that. Thanks for the tip.
@@StillnTheClear it “melts” in reverse. Leaves a cleaner edge in my opinion.
@@StillnTheClear also thank you for the video. I made one like the first one you showed us. Where I cut small slits In the bottom side of pvc to act as a screen.
@@cliffp73 Do you still end up with little melted edges to trim off?
@@cliffp73 yeah those work well too. It costs less too.
Hi Cyrus I think I’m going to try to build this fermenter. I scanned the parts list an didn’t see a link to the Drum. Can you please help with that. Sorry if overlooked.
I only have a link to the parts kit because you can use any size barrel. I get this particular type barrel from a local mom and pop hardware store.
You have a video using this fermenter
Cyrus what size barrel is that
Hello from the UK. I have my own RUclips channel in relation to home brewing beers called Blyth Spirit Brewery. I fancied branching out and came upon your great channel 😊 love this fermenter build. Thanks for great info and content.
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed i. I'll check out your channel. Are you going to start distilling yourself?
Great video, appreciate the simple explanation . I havent followed your channel before, do you have a banana brandy recipe for beginners?.
I've not done a banana brandy video yet, but that's a great idea.
Thank you for replying.
As usual Cyrus, a very nice helpful video .How do those bazooka tubes work with a corn/rye mash? Would the sliced pvc tubes work better?
They work well. They do drain a little slow with finely ground grains. They work somewhat better than the slitted PVC.
Great idea. I'd like to do this to my barrels. I do have a question though. Have you had any issues with the alcohol in the mash having a detrimental effect on the aquarium heater? Thanks for all of the awesome videos.
Not yet, but to be honest I haven't had to use it much. With winter around the corner I'll be using it more.
Can the heater stick to the side or it has to be in the middle
The Fermenter parts do not show up for some reason? What size Bazooka Filters needs to be used? Especially the opening size. Thanks
I used 1/2" mpt and 6" long. stillntheclear.com/product/stainless-steel-bazooka-filters-for-fermenters-and-mash-tuns/
I would like to purchase the on-the-grain fermenter parts kit, but when I follow your link, I am told that the site is not available.
It seemed to be working. Maybe that link is broken btry this one. stillntheclear.com/product/diy-fermenter-kit/
Great video
how many gal is this formenter and were did you get it?
Do you have a link to that electrical bulk head fitting?
@@cowboyway99 yes, here it is amzn.to/49NnKA1
@StillnTheClear thank you.
where do you get the blue barrel?
I used a heater like that and it was too low and scorched my grains...
How will you cool your mash so the yeast don't die?
There are a few ways to do it.
1. Mash in with half the water then add the other half as cold water when mashing is complete.
2. Let it cool down naturally before you pitch yeast. This takes several hours.
3. Use a wart chiller to cool it down then pitch yeast.
Hey Cyrus, it's been a minute since I've seen your videos! On the hole for the bubbler I've been drilling 3/8" as per the instructions for them. Is that a better idea drilling a 1/2" hole?
The grommet that comes in the parts kit requires a 1/2" hole, but all grommets are not the same.
Do you have a good source for the basic plastic barrel?
I get them locally. They're used food grade, but we have several commercial food producers in my are. The best place to look would be Facebook marketplace.
The link to get the kit does not work 😢😢
Try this one stillntheclear.com/product/diy-fermenter-kit/
Awesome!! Where do you get your barrels from?
I get them locally. They're used food grade.
Where,Cyrus, did you get the barrel, an what size?
I get those barrels here locally. They're 15 gallon used food grade barrels.
@Still'n The Clear thanks. I'm looking for 30gal size.
You were great on Philbilly's pod cast!
Great video. I have got 10 and 15 gal blue barrels. I ordered heaters, etc. I am copying exactly what you did here. Good bye to my Home brew 6.5 gallon buckets.
Cyrus, this is only for a wash right? Not to be used in the grain .
Yes, I would say so. They can scorch grain depending on how high it is set.
Thanks I was thinking so. I got this kit from you and I really like it. Nice touch with the tape on the drain. Thanks
@@charlessiems5100 thank you.
Where is a good source for the blue barrel?
I would try a local digital marketplace like Facebook Marketplace.
What heater do you use ?
Here is a ink to the heater I used in this video. amzn.to/3AammtL
How do we order the parts from you
All the things we offer can be found at stillntheclear.com/moonshine-shop/
Is there another away to contact you
Go To www.stillntheclear.com there is a button at the top right of the website that says 'Contact Cyrus'
That’s how I hang my heaters except I use the smaller air lock stopper
The #10 allows me to take remove the heater from the lid.
So do mine but with smaller cups that are easier to cut with a blade
@@ronford1086 nice 👍. What size stopper are you using?
Nice, I really like it. KISS principle.
Обсолютно ненужная вещь) вот просто бочка да, зерновой затор должен бродить 3 максимум 4 дня ! температура должна быть комнатной ! для таких целей лучше использовать паро воденой котел с заданной температурой и автоматикой!
We have a lot of product accessories about wine that would interest you? We have sent you an email inviting you to take a look.
I'll check it out. Thank you.
Does the heater float or sink .
It sinks, I think. I will be using it for the first time this week. It is pretty heavy. I don't think it's going to float.
@@StillnTheClear can u stick it to the side or it has to be in middle