For your rubber gasket: If you made the outside gasket large enough to go over your bolt holes then that's the only seal you need. Any gasket on the wet side of a threaded connection doesn't do much because it only waterproofs the nut's flange but doesn't seal the threads. It sometimes works but only if you're lucky. Gaskets should go on the dry side because that way they seal everything.
We have been debating between propane heat and your system. I like yours better because you can regulate the temp easier I believe. Thanks for making this video.
Just finished building my Scalder from a thermoplastic utility sink. I used two elements so that it would heat faster. I appreciate the close up on the wiring as that really helped me get the electric part buttoned up.
I have forwarded you video to my son-in-law and grandson. We can make this and save plenty of money here in Tennessee. I have a turkey fryer that hasn't been used in years and make this. I am also interested in the diy plucker. Thanks a million.
Thank you for this helpful video. I have most of what I need already gathered up and I have been thinking about this exact concept for a couple years. I just needed the visual, that's how this old woman learns.
Thanks for this! This is brilliant! I'll get my meat chicks in a couple days so I better get cracking on getting a scalder set-up for processing them. Like you I don't want to spend that much money to buy one already put together, This should be easier to store too!
Thank you for the info I have been thinking about this exact concept for a couple days now but wasn't sure how the elements would connect also wanting to do it with a bigger tank for a pig scalder
Great video! I have done everything the same except wire it up. What cable you using? The folks at home Depot seemed confused. Edit- I bought a 2k watt heating element
Awesome build!!! Please be safe and use the thermometer to break black wire NEVER EVER break white wire with thermostat as the electrical potential is still on element and the potential for electrocution is very high when breaking white wire
Thanks for such great video. Buying a scalder in a third world country is too expensive. Can you give the specs on thw thermostats and heating element? Thanks.
What if you went to the landfill/recycling center and picked up an old water heater. Cut in half then you can handle a few birds at a time. Also save your time and a good pot when the holes are already manufactured in.
We added more water about halfway through. We had another bucket of air temp water we dunked them.in first to rinse them off a bit. I would still make the scalder, it worked great.
@@divisionoflabor3070 I would use something that didn’t require anymore holes be put in the pot. Less chance of water leaking around the bolts and grounding it out. You could use self adhesive rubberized roof flashing and some fiberglass insulation. Put the insulation over the thermostat and the element and secure it with the flashing. If you go this route, cut the insulation oversized to keep the flashing from sticking to the element or the thermostat. That way, if you ever have to work on either one of them, you can just cut the flashing up both sides and across the bottom of the insulation and gain access. Once you’re done just simply let the insulation drop back in place and reseal with another piece of flashing. May not be the prettiest but definitely will protect the electrical components. You could also use a couple of pump pressure switch covers and use the rubberized flashing to mount them as well.
How does this do with maintaining temp during processing a good number of birds? That's been one of our bigger issues - needing to wait for water to reheat
It actually did rather well. We really didn't have to wait for it. We did 37 birds and held pretty good. Of course it was our first time so we weren't real fast.
Enjoyed your video, as I am considering improving my present homemade propane scalder. You will likely receive more comments if you reply to all comments. I see 50 comments but only seven of your replies.
For your rubber gasket: If you made the outside gasket large enough to go over your bolt holes then that's the only seal you need. Any gasket on the wet side of a threaded connection doesn't do much because it only waterproofs the nut's flange but doesn't seal the threads. It sometimes works but only if you're lucky. Gaskets should go on the dry side because that way they seal everything.
We have been debating between propane heat and your system. I like yours better because you can regulate the temp easier I believe. Thanks for making this video.
Just finished building my Scalder from a thermoplastic utility sink. I used two elements so that it would heat faster. I appreciate the close up on the wiring as that really helped me get the electric part buttoned up.
Could you use 2 elements with 110 still?
Wow your so smart Tony, looking forward to seeing that plucker. Top Yankee engineer. Yay you got ads so excited for you guys!
Thank you, I'll be making this today, for Saturdays dispatch. Good content! New sub
I have forwarded you video to my son-in-law and grandson. We can make this and save plenty of money here in Tennessee. I have a turkey fryer that hasn't been used in years and make this. I am also interested in the diy plucker. Thanks a million.
great build!
I am new to your channel.
Y'all are awesome. You showed us exactly what we were looking for
THANK YOU
Great job i love your work
Thank you for this helpful video. I have most of what I need already gathered up and I have been thinking about this exact concept for a couple years. I just needed the visual, that's how this old woman learns.
Great video. Thank you for simplifying the engineering process for us.
Another DIY idea. Thanks.
Could you please post links for heater and thermostat? You're saving me hundreds, so much appreciated. The age of the farming engineer
Can I get these on Amazon
Thanks for this! This is brilliant! I'll get my meat chicks in a couple days so I better get cracking on getting a scalder set-up for processing them. Like you I don't want to spend that much money to buy one already put together, This should be easier to store too!
We'll bu using again this weekend, should another video!
so excited to set this up myself, thank you for the genius idea :)
That's awesome. how are you going to deal with the water splashing out on the electrical wires?
We've used it for three seasons now, we just cover them with gorilla tape.
Where did you get the 180F thermostat? I am having a hard time finding one
Thank you for the info I have been thinking about this exact concept for a couple days now but wasn't sure how the elements would connect also wanting to do it with a bigger tank for a pig scalder
I will definitely make one for my next harvesting
Very cool!!
Good stuff!!!
Brilliant 👏 👏
Great video! I have done everything the same except wire it up. What cable you using? The folks at home Depot seemed confused.
Edit- I bought a 2k watt heating element
Thanks for the info👌
Awesome build!!! Please be safe and use the thermometer to break black wire NEVER EVER break white wire with thermostat as the electrical potential is still on element and the potential for electrocution is very high when breaking white wire
Would that be not dangerous being accidentaly electricuted? And How can that prevent it?
Is it a 110v thermostat
Thanks for such great video. Buying a scalder in a third world country is too expensive. Can you give the specs on thw thermostats and heating element? Thanks.
Good work
Is this still in use and have you needed to adjust the temp to maintain scalding temperature after you started dipping birds?
What if you went to the landfill/recycling center and picked up an old water heater. Cut in half then you can handle a few birds at a time. Also save your time and a good pot when the holes are already manufactured in.
Can you share what element and thermostat you used
I believe the thermostat is a Camco 08304 but I can't tell if it's 110 or 220
Do you have any updates on protecting the Thermostat and heating element from water?
I just covered them with gorilla tape, worked great.
What watt element did you use?
Curious how many birds did you do before you needed a water change? Would you still recommend this build?
We added more water about halfway through. We had another bucket of air temp water we dunked them.in first to rinse them off a bit. I would still make the scalder, it worked great.
You need to put something over the thermostat and heating element to prevent water from splashing on them. Water and electricity make big boom.
Yup, planned on it, this was just the build.
What kind of housing would you use for that?
@@divisionoflabor3070 I would use something that didn’t require anymore holes be put in the pot. Less chance of water leaking around the bolts and grounding it out. You could use self adhesive rubberized roof flashing and some fiberglass insulation. Put the insulation over the thermostat and the element and secure it with the flashing. If you go this route, cut the insulation oversized to keep the flashing from sticking to the element or the thermostat. That way, if you ever have to work on either one of them, you can just cut the flashing up both sides and across the bottom of the insulation and gain access. Once you’re done just simply let the insulation drop back in place and reseal with another piece of flashing. May not be the prettiest but definitely will protect the electrical components. You could also use a couple of pump pressure switch covers and use the rubberized flashing to mount them as well.
sir, what materials did u used? & where i can order or buy it?
How long does it take to get to temp?
Takes about 20 to 30 minutes depending on outside temp.
Thank you and appreciate the video great info
Should that wiring be covered?
I put gorilla tape over it. Just used it for the third season.
How does this do with maintaining temp during processing a good number of birds? That's been one of our bigger issues - needing to wait for water to reheat
It actually did rather well. We really didn't have to wait for it. We did 37 birds and held pretty good. Of course it was our first time so we weren't real fast.
Good thinking. Is this Yankee engineering.
How much did these items cost?
Nice.
Enjoyed your video, as I am considering improving my present homemade propane scalder. You will likely receive more comments if you reply to all comments. I see 50 comments but only seven of your replies.
Can u homemade scalding chicken for me? I buy
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Shock hazard?