Move over Mk2
In Mk2 version, the float was signficantly simplified however setting it up was difficult and I started to move away from the idea of using Oetiker clamps inside the keg (is it safe?)
MK3 would have to be the simplest design yet!
Mk3 Simple Float
Mk3 works as follows
- The same float from Mk1 & Mk2
- The same replacement gas diptube OR cut down your existing liquid diptube. However now you need another piece for the end of hose
- The same length of silicone tubing as Mk1 & Mk2 60cm
- A length of 316L TIG 1.6mm wire is bent to capture the flared end of the diptube and is anchored freely onto the float!
Now the float has an indentation/dimple in the side that is HEAVIER is pretty much irrelevant! You dont needs washers clamps etc. Just some hose, a float and some wire!
Parts Required
Stainless Steel Float https://alii.pub/6j2oin
Food grade Silicone hose (use 7×10) https://alii.pub/6j2o4u
The list above will probably contain more parts than you need to make one float. ..
UPDATE: I published this a long time ago. If you want a turnkey solution you can use this. Its a stainless steel ball with the hose and diptube as a kit.
Results
A thing of beauty!
Right down to the very end!
Feedback
I would appreciate some feedback on this new design if you decide to build mk3…
I must say testing it was a pleasure…no more spurts and carry ons…straight clean pour to the end!
So, what is that metal insert for the hose that the wire wrappes around called and where is it sourced?
Its an off the shelf replacement diptube for the keg. It is mentioned in mk1: http://think.gusius.com/diy-keg-floating-dip-tube/
Great post! But why the omission of the mesh filter in your latest versions?
I still use both methods. I use the mesh filter version for dry hopping and it works well.
It looks like Kegland came out with a version of the same plastic filter that you modified for use previously. https://www.kegland.com.au/floating-dip-tube-filter-80-mesh-304-stainless-for-fermzilla-or-kegmenter.html Works directly with the fermzilla floating dip tube.