Alternative to Calking Gun

[sinistral]

I built this contraption and have used it successfully for several months now so I just thought I'd throw this out there as an alternative to the calking gun method.

The top portion with the dumbbell on it slides down guided by the metal bars (front and back). There is a groove for the dumbbell to rest in so it doesn't roll around. I've used as high as 15lbs without blowing out the filter (never tried 20lbs)

I'm not saying this is faster than the caulking gun method but it's nice to be able to clean up while syringes are filling up. Just keep an eye on it and swap out syringes as they fill up.

As an idea of how fast this goes I timed my last brew.
Using a 10lb DB
Test C. at 200mg/mL
C8/C10 MCT oil
4 vials took 13, 16, 19, and 23 minutes respectively

 

[Fattyone]

Even your gear works out. Fuck yea man

 

[buck]

I only do 100-200 mls at a time. And just work my forearms to get a good pump i can go through that amount in well under 1/2 hour.

 

[zmurphy]

Nice! I've been pondering something similar but I think I might just outright copy yours.

 

[Exhortae]

Nice

Can you post a photo if the top without the dumbell

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

I built this contraption and have used it successfully for several months now so I just thought I'd throw this out there as an alternative to the calking gun method.

The top portion with the dumbbell on it slides down guided by the metal bars (front and back). There is a groove for the dumbbell to rest in so it doesn't roll around. I've used as high as 15lbs without blowing out the filter (never tried 20lbs)

I'm not saying this is faster than the caulking gun method but it's nice to be able to clean up while syringes are filling up. Just keep an eye on it and swap out syringes as they fill up.

As an idea of how fast this goes I timed my last brew.
Using a 10lb DB
Test C. at 200mg/mL
C8/C10 MCT oil
4 vials took 13, 16, 19, and 23 minutes respectively

View attachment 280763

Building that is not worth my time to be honest. Rather buy a high end caulking gun.

 

[sinistral]

Nice

Can you post a photo if the top without the dumbell

3 layers of 1x pine boards. The aluminum bars are just some scrap I had.

 

[Exhortae]

Building that is not worth my time to be honest. Rather buy a high end caulking gun.

Couple of hours.

A way to chill from the stress of work on a Sunday afternoon

 

[Exhortae]

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3 layers of 1x pine boards. The aluminum bars are just some scrap I had.

Thanks

I don’t know why i never thought about it.

 

[AlexDavis43]

I built this contraption and have used it successfully for several months now so I just thought I'd throw this out there as an alternative to the calking gun method.

The top portion with the dumbbell on it slides down guided by the metal bars (front and back). There is a groove for the dumbbell to rest in so it doesn't roll around. I've used as high as 15lbs without blowing out the filter (never tried 20lbs)

I'm not saying this is faster than the caulking gun method but it's nice to be able to clean up while syringes are filling up. Just keep an eye on it and swap out syringes as they fill up.

As an idea of how fast this goes I timed my last brew.
Using a 10lb DB
Test C. at 200mg/mL
C8/C10 MCT oil
4 vials took 13, 16, 19, and 23 minutes respectively

View attachment 280763

Winner of your kids next science fair competition.

 

[Pinnacle Elements]

Put this on Etsy lol

 

[nightprowler7]

Building that is not worth my time to be honest. Rather buy a high end caulking gun.

Have you tried one of the electric caulking guns?

 

[Pinnacle Elements]

Have you tried one of the electric caulking guns?

I actually just stumbled across these and bought one. Going to use it this weekend

 

[nightprowler7]

I actually just stumbled across these and bought one. Going to use it this weekend

Let us know how it goes man

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Have you tried one of the electric caulking guns?

I wouldn't afraid its gonna bust the filter

 

[Pinnacle Elements]

I wouldn't afraid its gonna bust the filter

I’ve never used one so they really apply that much pressure? Theres multiple settings

 

[HereToTeachAndLearn]

I have a Milwaukee 12v one and it works on its lowest speed. For me it is too bulky and not worth the hassle, although I generally only brew 30ml at a time. If I were brewing more, it might be worth it.

 

[Pinnacle Elements]

Let us know how it goes man

I wouldn't afraid its gonna bust the filter

Just did my first brew with the electric and highly recommend it. Worked flawlessly. Filtered 50ml in a few minutes once it was positioned correct and flowing.

 

[nightprowler7]

Just did my first brew with the electric and highly recommend it. Worked flawlessly. Filtered 50ml in a few minutes once it was positioned correct and flowing.

What kinda gun? Was it hard to get the correct pressure?

 

[Pinnacle Elements]

What kinda gun? Was it hard to get the correct pressure?

I used this one:

Amazon.com

It took longer for me to get everything positioned correct and the setting right than it did to actually filter it.

I don’t think pressure was an issue. If anything, at first, it almost seemed like the gun wasn’t able to apply enough pressure. The gun kicked back and I had to reposition & extend the head of the calk gun again to meet the syringe tip.

I was able to get it flowing beautifully at the lowest setting after that.