Homemade Releaser Parts
I'd like to build a homemade vertical mechanical releaser as I don't have electric anywhere nearby. I am wondering if anyone has reasonably priced source for the following:
10"-12" Pipe (PVC, HDPE, etc)
1/2" clear material for lid
A good idea on the float (Pool float, PVC float, other material for float, etc)
Source for a 1.5 - 2" flapper valve
Thanks
Chad
2014: 12 taps, 5 gal buckets
2015: 15 taps on bags
2016: 150 taps: 100 on bags, 50 on 3/16" natural vac, 2x8 AUF/AOF Homebuilt Arch, 2x8 SL Drop Flu & Auto Draw, SL Propane Canner/Bottler
2017: 225 taps: Built Lean to, Added SL hood, preheater, concentric exhaust, SL SS 7" SB Filter Press
2018: 180 taps: Added Shurflo to 50 - 3/16", Auto fill sensor to head tank
2019: No tapping
2020: 175 taps
2021: 300 taps, homemade RO and releaser
2022: 600+ taps
89A68C3F-A1D6-4915-937F-508C735AB86E.jpgFD7A3B99-86CC-4BA2-A4B6-13156C49C304.jpgI have used 2 of these https://www.ebay.com/itm/Puri-Tech-S...QAAOSwZ3Bdg9N7 for the dump on my Lapierre for several years with no problems. I cut them off on the large part to make it easier to clear ice. The black rubber is a uniseal. I get them on eBay also. They work well. I also use them to bring lines into my upper chamber.
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William
950 taps
3 X 12 Thor pans on a Brian Arch
CDL 600 expandable
How much vacuum are you running? HDPE is not as rigid as PVC and would be more susceptible to collapse, particularly when you start cutting holes in it. If you're on high vacuum then I would stay away from HDPE even though you can get some very thick wall stuff.
Ken & Sherry
Williston, VT
16x34 Sugarhouse
1,500 taps on high vacuum, Electric Releaser & CDL Sap Lifter
Wood-Fired Leader 30"x10' Vortex Arch & Max Raised Flue with Rev Syrup Pan & CDL1200 RO
https://www.facebook.com/pumpkinhillmaple/
Here is a site that sells PVC by the foot https://flexpvc.com/cart/agora.cgi?p...waAtpFEALw_wcB
Dave Klish, I recently ordered a 2x6 wood fired evaporator from A&A Sheet Metal which I will be converting to oil fired
Now have solar, 2x6 finish pan, 5 bank 7x7 filter press, large water jacketed bottler, and tankless water heater.
Recently bought another Gingerich RO, this one was a 125, but a second membrane was added thus is a 250, like I had.
After running a 2x3, a 2x6, 3x8 tapping from 79 taps up to 1320 all woodfired, now I'm going to a 2x6 oil fired and a 200-425 taps.
For Lexan sheet (Acrylic) or cuts I bought some online a few years ago. I just googled exactly what I wanted then shopped by cost with shipping to get it to me.
Dave Klish, I recently ordered a 2x6 wood fired evaporator from A&A Sheet Metal which I will be converting to oil fired
Now have solar, 2x6 finish pan, 5 bank 7x7 filter press, large water jacketed bottler, and tankless water heater.
Recently bought another Gingerich RO, this one was a 125, but a second membrane was added thus is a 250, like I had.
After running a 2x3, a 2x6, 3x8 tapping from 79 taps up to 1320 all woodfired, now I'm going to a 2x6 oil fired and a 200-425 taps.
Ken, I'm running high vac. I found a local supplier of HDPE but will stay away from that. For those of you with commercial releasers, what is the blue pipe that is being used. I have never seen a releaser close up and don't have a local supplier that would carry a releaser.
Wiam, do the uniseals not leak any vacuum? It would be nice to not have to thread the fittings if possible.
Dave, do you have a homemade releaser? If so do you have any photos of it?
Chad
2014: 12 taps, 5 gal buckets
2015: 15 taps on bags
2016: 150 taps: 100 on bags, 50 on 3/16" natural vac, 2x8 AUF/AOF Homebuilt Arch, 2x8 SL Drop Flu & Auto Draw, SL Propane Canner/Bottler
2017: 225 taps: Built Lean to, Added SL hood, preheater, concentric exhaust, SL SS 7" SB Filter Press
2018: 180 taps: Added Shurflo to 50 - 3/16", Auto fill sensor to head tank
2019: No tapping
2020: 175 taps
2021: 300 taps, homemade RO and releaser
2022: 600+ taps
I have not had one leak. That is what MES uses going into their electric releasers.Originally Posted by DocsMapleSyrup
William
950 taps
3 X 12 Thor pans on a Brian Arch
CDL 600 expandable
Hey Chad, the blue pipe goes under a trade name of Blue Brute, or C-900. It is built for pressure lines. The green pipe is for gravity sewer and isn't designed for a significant internal pressure. Obviously it would be best to do the Blue Brute. If you lived closer by I'd find you some from the pipe pile.
Good Luck
Ken
Ken & Sherry
Williston, VT
16x34 Sugarhouse
1,500 taps on high vacuum, Electric Releaser & CDL Sap Lifter
Wood-Fired Leader 30"x10' Vortex Arch & Max Raised Flue with Rev Syrup Pan & CDL1200 RO
https://www.facebook.com/pumpkinhillmaple/
If you know of any contractors in your area that deal with infrastructure projects they may be a good source. They use the blue pipe for water systems and often have short pieces that get thrown out. I have acquired a few pieces like this and they were glad to get rid of them.
12 x 16 shack with 8 x 16 addition
2 x 6 D&G raised flue with hood
Homebuilt releasers
220 taps on vac
100 plus taps on buckets
Gast 1550 on gas engine
HF vac pump on generator
Thanks for the replies. I think I might buy a vacuum booster tank. I can get a new one for around $300 and then I can build the remainder of the releaser. Since I can't source a cheap piece of PVC pipe or 1" thick plexiglass, buying a vacuum booster gets me the pipe and lids.
Chad
2014: 12 taps, 5 gal buckets
2015: 15 taps on bags
2016: 150 taps: 100 on bags, 50 on 3/16" natural vac, 2x8 AUF/AOF Homebuilt Arch, 2x8 SL Drop Flu & Auto Draw, SL Propane Canner/Bottler
2017: 225 taps: Built Lean to, Added SL hood, preheater, concentric exhaust, SL SS 7" SB Filter Press
2018: 180 taps: Added Shurflo to 50 - 3/16", Auto fill sensor to head tank
2019: No tapping
2020: 175 taps
2021: 300 taps, homemade RO and releaser
2022: 600+ taps
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