$25 DIY automatic chicken scalding pot. Don't process chickens without this! *NOTHING GRAPHIC*

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$25 DIY automatic chicken scalding pot. Don't process chickens without this! NOTHING GRAPHIC

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For about $25, I made a new chicken scalding pot which automatically maintains scalding water temperature!
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@dixsigns1717 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I have had all the parts for a long time and I just needed a visual on how to do it. Thank you so much! You made this 68 yo gal very happy!!!

@Dnelson807 5 жыл бұрын

You could make this simpler by just using an old electric water heater. No vent tube up the middle. Already ported for the elements. And has boiler drain already built into the bottom.

@bigredgreg1 6 жыл бұрын

It’s been many years since I’ve been around scalded chickens but I certainly remember that smell! After 50 years or so, it’s a good memory. 😖

@MinnesotaHomesteading 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, its not pleasant for sure! Luckily for this, I'm stuffed up most of the time due to allergies so it isn't as bad is it probably could be :D

@highislanddiy9361 6 жыл бұрын

I never thought the scalding smelled bad but then again we did always do it out side.

@MrLugerdog 5 жыл бұрын

I build a similar scalder with an electric heat element except I used a digital thermostat. I scald at 148 degrees myself. Because it is slow to heat the water to desired temp, I fill the barrel with hot tap water to give it a head start, then use a pot on a turkey fryer to quickly heat some of the water to bring it right up to temp then the heating element can easily maintain the water at your desired temp. I bet it was a lot of fun scalding chickens in the cold, NOT! Lol!

@williamknight7040 5 жыл бұрын

Jerry, can you share info on the digital thermostat? Part no., etc. Thanks

@JETOW91 4 жыл бұрын

And it doesn't smell so bad at 148 degrees. It still smells but not horrible. Just have to swish it around just a tad longer.

@oldguy-db1qk 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get your digital thermometer? My set up lets the water get too cold before it kicks the element back on. I tried the same thermostat as this fellow and it works great going up to the temp but then drops twenty degrees before it turns the element back on.

@Goldenrodfarm Жыл бұрын

@@oldguy-db1qk Don’t use a hot water thermostat, they will have a 10-20 degree temp difference 5-10 at each end.

@oldguy-db1qk Жыл бұрын

@@Goldenrodfarm Hey thanks... I figured out to use a Digital thermostat that is + or - one degree either side of the set temperature. Works great just be sure to try and water proof the stat as much as possible. I also went up to 220 volts to run the element as the recovery time is quicker and seems to be more accurate as well..

@jeremyarnold1979 Жыл бұрын

Mine needed 5500 watt 220volt to keep up with dunking chickens one after another I had to keep it running at 80 percent for 50 chickens 2 at a time

@thechristianbiker812 4 жыл бұрын

This is great! I'm sure you'll need a food grade barrel.....but does it need to be sanitized prior to scalding?

@steelthunder76 3 жыл бұрын

great idea

@nobullnobody Жыл бұрын

A great idea

@russellsmith3855 2 жыл бұрын

What about a hybrid? Use gas to get up to heat then electric to maintain it?

@MsGotmaster 5 жыл бұрын

Wondering how this is holding up after this many months.

@andrewchenette7932 5 жыл бұрын

Do you think I could put this on top of a turkey fryer burner with the heating element? Just to get the thing to temperature faster?

@MinnesotaHomesteading 5 жыл бұрын

Probably could, provided too much heat doesn't get to the electronics.

@oldguy-db1qk 3 жыл бұрын

Have you had any trouble with the water getting too cold before it turns the element back on? Mine drops twenty degrees before it will turn the element back on. Any suggestions??

@chrismjewell 3 жыл бұрын

use a PID controller. much more accurate that a water heater thermostat. you can buy them ready to go. kind of spendy. or learn how to make one on U Tube.

@oldguy-db1qk 3 жыл бұрын

@@chrismjewell Thanks. for the info. I found a PID on E-bay pretty cheap. Some were too cheap and I was afraid of them. I will need to get back on that project soon. Chickens need plucking in about a month.