How to Build a DIY Automatic Chicken Scalding Pot Cheap and Easy.

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3 жыл бұрын

Chicken scalding post are rather expensive, so we decided to make our own. It was actually quite easy and really inexpensive.
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@michaelahlgren8876 8 күн бұрын

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.

@ecomotive6158 Жыл бұрын

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.

@kellyweymouth6901 3 жыл бұрын

Wow your so smart Tony, looking forward to seeing that plucker. Top Yankee engineer. Yay you got ads so excited for you guys!

@dixsigns1717 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@mikecampbell3767 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'll be making this today, for Saturdays dispatch. Good content! New sub

@kentuckyprepper1792 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you for simplifying the engineering process for us.

@rafah4329 3 жыл бұрын

so excited to set this up myself, thank you for the genius idea :)

@genevacrockett3694 Жыл бұрын

I am new to your channel. Y'all are awesome. You showed us exactly what we were looking for THANK YOU

@rebeccaholton5584 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@olddavid814 Жыл бұрын

Another DIY idea. Thanks.

@johnmekan6464 10 ай бұрын

great build!

@keithrayeski6417 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool!!

@michaeledwards4240 6 ай бұрын

Great job i love your work

@sherrardwilliams7079 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff!!!

@peterthomas4445 3 жыл бұрын

I will definitely make one for my next harvesting

@harrisonbergeron9764 Жыл бұрын

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.

@DadJokesAllDayLong Жыл бұрын

Could you use 2 elements with 110 still?

@22jparham 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jemueldaparquinones220 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info👌

@AndrewSemple 8 ай бұрын

Brilliant 👏 👏

@peterthomas4445 3 жыл бұрын

Good work

@StoneKathryn 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@AmericanAdventuresTJ 2 жыл бұрын

We'll bu using again this weekend, should another video!

@divisionoflabor3070 3 жыл бұрын

Could you please post links for heater and thermostat? You're saving me hundreds, so much appreciated. The age of the farming engineer

@carlosthomas3619 3 жыл бұрын

Can I get these on Amazon

@kurtisknox 2 жыл бұрын

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

@huntervful Жыл бұрын

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

@brian6117 3 жыл бұрын

Nice.

@donmartin7728 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@cherrybabywalker3526 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@dragon7689 Жыл бұрын

Is this still in use and have you needed to adjust the temp to maintain scalding temperature after you started dipping birds?

@DadJokesAllDayLong Жыл бұрын

Where did you get the 180F thermostat? I am having a hard time finding one

@johnrowley4686 3 жыл бұрын

What watt element did you use?

@amschelco.1434 2 жыл бұрын

Would that be not dangerous being accidentaly electricuted? And How can that prevent it?

@timothychristian9140 3 жыл бұрын

You need to put something over the thermostat and heating element to prevent water from splashing on them. Water and electricity make big boom.

@AmericanAdventuresTJ 3 жыл бұрын

Yup, planned on it, this was just the build.

@divisionoflabor3070 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of housing would you use for that?

@timothychristian9140 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@peterthomas4445 3 жыл бұрын

Is it a 110v thermostat

@angelitotoquero6533 Жыл бұрын

sir, what materials did u used? & where i can order or buy it?

@leeknight9063 Жыл бұрын

That's awesome. how are you going to deal with the water splashing out on the electrical wires?

@AmericanAdventuresTJ Жыл бұрын

We've used it for three seasons now, we just cover them with gorilla tape.

@shawnh8754 3 жыл бұрын

Curious how many birds did you do before you needed a water change? Would you still recommend this build?

@AmericanAdventuresTJ 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@darrenbranch2421 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have any updates on protecting the Thermostat and heating element from water?

@AmericanAdventuresTJ 3 жыл бұрын

I just covered them with gorilla tape, worked great.

@morganl5032 3 жыл бұрын

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

@AmericanAdventuresTJ 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@timkelley8775 3 жыл бұрын

Good thinking. Is this Yankee engineering.

@lisad3381 Жыл бұрын

Can you share what element and thermostat you used

@DadJokesAllDayLong Жыл бұрын

I believe the thermostat is a Camco 08304 but I can't tell if it's 110 or 220

@lizardlardy 2 жыл бұрын

How much did these items cost?

@mozit6 Жыл бұрын

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.