[compost_tea] Re: Build your own vortex brewer

From: Tim Wilson <thegoodjob_at_hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:43:52 -0000

Yes this design does work just fine. That is one reason I posted the link o=
n my page (where you say you found it)

My point is that one can acheive the same results with a single airlift. Us=
ing the single airlift design one can use a smaller and cheaper pump, there=
 is the same vortex produced visually, the dissolved O2 is equal to slightl=
y increased, the microbial results are the same, there is much less cleanin=
g to do in between brews. The cost of the pipe, fittings, etc. is much redu=
ced. We have found that Schedule 40 pipe is unnecessary and it reduces flow=
 slightly. We have successfully used ASTM 160 & 200 PVC which is a lot less=
 expensive.

The one advantage with the 4 airlift design is that it can stand up. Using =
the single airlift, a stand must be fashioned. One easy fix for a small siz=
ed brewer is to just set the cone bottom tank into a pail with the sides cu=
t out for the (return/riser, etc) pipe to pass through.

Have you seen the photo in the photo section, of the brewer using the same =
tank (water bottle)? The guy who built that uses an Eco commercial 1 air pu=
mp. This is the same pump we used to drive the 10 gallon brewer depicted in=
 the video I posted.

I encourage people to build brewers as inexpensively as possible, using mat=
erials they have on hand (if they so desire), even a bucket and a stick.

I have no knowledge whether a vortex changes water structure positively or =
negatively. I am trying to remain open minded about that. I, myself have ob=
served no effects other than what I've stated concerning very thorough mixi=
ng and some increased surface area. I do think if one returns the water to =
the surface too smoothly, that the advantage gained could be lost, as the s=
lap into the water breaks the surface tension allowing a greater gas exchan=
ge and higher dissolved oxygen (IMO).

Salutations,
Tim

--- In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, "letitgrow69" <letitgrow69_at_...> wrote:
>
> You to can vortex for about $150. Yes this machine is based of of Steve S=
torch's design, and yes I only have empirical data, but from my observation=
s with the right inputs this machine rocks. I put these measurements togeth=
er to maybe ease someone else s building of the machine. The most expensive=
 part is the air pump.
>
>
> Use 1 1/2" schedule 40 PVC about 10'
> 1- 5 gal water jug (no handle)
> 1- 4 way cross
> 1- 1 1/2" Rubber coupling
> 8- 90 deg pass through elbows
> 4- 45 deg elbows
> 3- clean out end caps
> 1- ball valve
> 4- caps for top ( haven't perfected yet)
> 1- 100l/min air pump (i use sunleaves 550 it is a 75 l/min pump i feel it=
 works
> great, maybe wish I got the bigger one don't know if it would create a be=
tter
> vortex. The one now goes to the bottom quite nicely.
> Tools:
> 1- 1 7/8" hole saw
> 1- 2 1/4" hole saw
> silicon sealant
> PVC glue
>
> Cut measurements:
> 4- 17" (lift)
> 3- 2" (end cap connector)
> 1- 3" (ball valve connector)
> 1- 1 1/2" (cross Insert)
> 4- 6 3/8" (bottom Cross)
> 4- 2" (45 deg Connectors)
>
> http://www.subtleenergies.com/ormus/tw/turbo-vortex.htm
> That web site has pictures as well as a quick Q and A with Stephen Storch=
 (the
> guy behind the commercial vortex brewer). If you have any questions on se=
t up
> let me know i will try and help. It is a great design, i like the final p=
roduct.
> Thank you Steve for the knowledge and the great design.
>




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