Seperatory Funnel DIY Attempt?

[sn00ky]

Hey everyone, trying to build a seperatory funnel for harvesting yeast. I have some yeast I have been keeping and some that is in slurry that I'd like to wash and put away for a while.

I have washed in the normal manner, but I find I throw away a lot of viable yeast causing more starter building (and planning ahead lol)

 

[GFHomebrew]

Hey everyone, trying to build a seperatory funnel for harvesting yeast. I have some yeast I have been keeping and some that is in slurry that I'd like to wash and put away for a while.

I have washed in the normal manner, but I find I throw away a lot of viable yeast causing more starter building (and planning ahead lol)

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Looks good snook great ideah it should work i recon.

 

[philjohnwilliams]

Cool, a mini conical.

 

[sn00ky]

Got it in action - moved to the cooler now to settle faster. Going to need some volume marks now...

 

[GFHomebrew]

Got it in action - moved to the cooler now to settle faster. Going to need some volume marks now...


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One thing you might need a bleeder valve or something. Because as you empty out the yeast itll cause back pressure until the flow stops. Or i suppose you can just squeeze untill youve got your yeast you need.

 

[sn00ky]

I have a bung installed on the top

 

[Hawkbox]

Cool. You're nearby too.

 

[sn00ky]

Cool. You're nearby too.

Yup, you in the Edmonton brewers guild ?

 

[Hawkbox]

I am. I'll be there on Monday, need to bottle a bunch for competition. I'm gonna win something through volume if not by skill!