This is by FAR the best video on building one of these ACCURATELY!!! After searching Ebay and other sites for a stainless steel barrel, I was discouraged because of the sheer expense. 1 week later I found 1 for $100 , I then found 2 of hese same heating elements together for $14.... needles to say, your video is the missing piece! With any luck I'll piece together a float and all the fitting, nuts, bolts e.t.c. my only concern is making that piece / floor / that stands above the elements. Thank you tons brotha!!!!
So happy I found this. Its taught me so much about the process. I thought they had to run under pressure which put me off, but this is the video I needed! Keep up the good work my man.
Hey, just wanted to say thank you for your video (and Meyers mushrooms video as well have to mention Eric Meyers too!) I made a sterilizer using your instructions as a loose guide! I learned many new skills building this, and I have it up and running now! Cheers many times!
Very greatful for the video mate. About to build my own based on your instructions here and the blog. Hope you'll be back one day to create more content. I know how it is, but yeah. Thanks a lot man.
You could but I wouldn't. It's much more reliable to just use a PC. Don't forget that a barrel load will only use about 8 - 10kg of spawn which is perfectly suited to a presto or AA
It's not the inkbird that takes the current, it's the SSR. If you just look at your relays rating, you can find a bigger or smaller one to suit your needs!
Cool video. Do you make these barrels with the complete kit to sell by any chance? I’m in the uk, but there’s no chance I’d be able to make this myself as I haven’t got anywhere to make it, or the tools. I’ve checked your website but no joy
Hello, thermo sensor is located right under the top cover, but our goal to reach high temperature inside of the substrate bag. Do you add some time your sterilization period because of that?
once your barrel is at temp (i set mine at 210 degrees f) run it (preferably) on a PID controller but run it for between 20-24 hours depending on a few variables; like how tight the barrel is packed with bags, and your heating element/power supply. hope that helped
For the paranoid b dont want to use pressure or scaled doesnt allow it. There is a process called Tyndallization, where if you want to be dilligent go throgh heating and cooling 3 times over the period of up to 3 days which should get as close to sterilisation wihtout actually bringing up the pressure.
I'm building one of these out of a 55 gal plastic drum, I know it's not going to last forever since it's made out of plastic, but it's free. Anyway I was wondering how many holes I should drill on the top of my lid to allow steam to escape, and how big those holes should be. I don't have steam release valve on mine. Thx.
What would you say was the ballpark total and did you shop around for cheaper materials or just use the first suitable parts you found? Great video btw
Cheers! I've built a few barrels like this so pretty familiar with all the bits so finding the cheapest parts was easy. The bulk of the cost is in the S/S barrel!
@@aphexpinwell, it’s not a bad idea as an extra layer of safety. I’d some weird shit happens and for some reason the system is shut, wouldn’t be a bad idea to have that. Last line of defense
Super descriptive, given me some confidence to actually have a crack haha, Great video 👌🏻
This is by FAR the best video on building one of these ACCURATELY!!! After searching Ebay and other sites for a stainless steel barrel, I was discouraged because of the sheer expense.
1 week later I found 1 for $100 , I then found 2 of hese same heating elements together for $14.... needles to say, your video is the missing piece! With any luck I'll piece together a float and all the fitting, nuts, bolts e.t.c. my only concern is making that piece / floor / that stands above the elements.
Thank you tons brotha!!!!
So happy I found this. Its taught me so much about the process. I thought they had to run under pressure which put me off, but this is the video I needed! Keep up the good work my man.
Hey, just wanted to say thank you for your video (and Meyers mushrooms video as well have to mention Eric Meyers too!) I made a sterilizer using your instructions as a loose guide! I learned many new skills building this, and I have it up and running now! Cheers many times!
Couldn't have come at a better time! Thanks!
Very greatful for the video mate. About to build my own based on your instructions here and the blog. Hope you'll be back one day to create more content. I know how it is, but yeah. Thanks a lot man.
This one is great. This video better then others very useful for me. Thanks.
Can l order all accessories conbind in one package to make a sterilizer for mushroom? Thanks for this great idea.
Thank you so much for the video. Your website is very helpful as well.
How many 1kg grain bags would it hold at one time. Great video explained perfectly 🙏
Smashing!
Thanks Mate
Hai archer the web link you provided is not available now. So please provide the link
Hello, I can’t open the Website
Man that's a beautiful piece of kit.
How much are you selling then for mate ??
Dude,
you made a great video. Thanks for sharing
Cheers mate!
Mate, thank you so much, you ve done it, regards from Patagonia
14:01 is this ball valve 1\2 "? and there is also 1/2 Inch x 3/4 Inch Male Thread between them? or this ball valve is 3\4 ?
Hi there, how much is the price of your substrate sterilizer?
That is beautiful one .
Very nice video! The heating element needs too reach at least 100 degrees celsius? Thx
It's a beauty, well done👍
Cheers!
No idea what just happened, but man would this make pasteurizing substrate so much better.
Best video on youtube!
What's the dimensions of the false bottoms stainless sheet ?? Hight and outside dimensions??
Great video with a lot of good infromation. THX!
Can u please send a link to the element used I am in the uk thanks
can this be used to sterilize supplemented substrate for reishi and lions mane ? how long do you run it ?
Have you found the answer to this out?
if by sterilize you mean pasteurize/super pasteurize....yes. otherwise, no. this is not a sterilizer. steam sterilization requires pressure.
Can you give us an estimate for the cost of this project? Thank you
Does this work for grain as well as substrate ?
grain is a substrate.
Are you able to sterilise grain spawn in this? Thanks
You could but I wouldn't. It's much more reliable to just use a PC. Don't forget that a barrel load will only use about 8 - 10kg of spawn which is perfectly suited to a presto or AA
@@ArchersMushrooms that is a giant barrel for only 10kilos.
Do you have the kits for sale now?
bro do you sell these? for those of us that don't have the time to make them
Do you happen to know what heating element is suitable for the InkBird PID controllers?
It's not the inkbird that takes the current, it's the SSR. If you just look at your relays rating, you can find a bigger or smaller one to suit your needs!
FANTASTIC VIDEO
Very clean, precise build, awesome!
Cool video. Do you make these barrels with the complete kit to sell by any chance? I’m in the uk, but there’s no chance I’d be able to make this myself as I haven’t got anywhere to make it, or the tools. I’ve checked your website but no joy
you sir are a wizard
Hello, thermo sensor is located right under the top cover, but our goal to reach high temperature inside of the substrate bag. Do you add some time your sterilization period because of that?
once your barrel is at temp (i set mine at 210 degrees f) run it (preferably) on a PID controller but run it for between 20-24 hours depending on a few variables; like how tight the barrel is packed with bags, and your heating element/power supply. hope that helped
How many amps does the heating element make at 240v?
Depends on the wattage! Divide the wattage by the voltage and you'll get the amps!
How do you get over 120 degrees Celsius to completely sanitize the substrate?
pressure. 15psi. but dont do it with this contraption....youll go boom.
Do you sell it
Thank you so much
For the paranoid b dont want to use pressure or scaled doesnt allow it. There is a process called Tyndallization, where if you want to be dilligent go throgh heating and cooling 3 times over the period of up to 3 days which should get as close to sterilisation wihtout actually bringing up the pressure.
I'm building one of these out of a 55 gal plastic drum, I know it's not going to last forever since it's made out of plastic, but it's free. Anyway I was wondering how many holes I should drill on the top of my lid to allow steam to escape, and how big those holes should be. I don't have steam release valve on mine. Thx.
2 quarter inch holes
What would you say was the ballpark total and did you shop around for cheaper materials or just use the first suitable parts you found? Great video btw
Cheers! I've built a few barrels like this so pretty familiar with all the bits so finding the cheapest parts was easy. The bulk of the cost is in the S/S barrel!
Nice ! But insane bad not to see a big overpressure release valve and a pressure switch. But nice Work
It’s not pressurized, so there’s no need for an over pressure release valve etc.
@@aphexpinwell, it’s not a bad idea as an extra layer of safety. I’d some weird shit happens and for some reason the system is shut, wouldn’t be a bad idea to have that. Last line of defense
sick
WOW!!
👍👏👏
Wow, that's some stainless metal porn. Inspiring, beautiful work!
Good job, i like it 👏👏 but very expensive 😅
An Amazon sauna can work?
That is beautiful one .