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Making a game/crawfish wash bucket...question
Posted on 5/4/21 at 6:50 pm
Posted on 5/4/21 at 6:50 pm
Saw those expensive buckets at academy this past weekend and figured I would try to use some supplies I had on hand to make one.
I had a 1/2” bulkhead fitting from an old aquarium build, along with various plumbing parts already (all 1/2”) so the only thing I needed was a garden hose adapter for the inlet to the bulkhead and the bucket... so I’m at about $13 all in.
Put it all together this afternoon and it looks like it will work fine, but the flow doesn’t seem to be as high as I’ve seen on videos of the store bought variety.
My question is... if I had used a 3/4” bulkhead and fittings, would I see any noticeable increase in flow? Fluid dynamics is not my forte, so I don’t know if it would be worth it or not.
I’m unsure what diameter my feed line is, but my hose is 5/8”, so I have that reduced to a quick connect fitting and then through the 1/2” plumbing. I have 5 1/4” holes drilled into the standpipe.
I had a 1/2” bulkhead fitting from an old aquarium build, along with various plumbing parts already (all 1/2”) so the only thing I needed was a garden hose adapter for the inlet to the bulkhead and the bucket... so I’m at about $13 all in.
Put it all together this afternoon and it looks like it will work fine, but the flow doesn’t seem to be as high as I’ve seen on videos of the store bought variety.
My question is... if I had used a 3/4” bulkhead and fittings, would I see any noticeable increase in flow? Fluid dynamics is not my forte, so I don’t know if it would be worth it or not.
I’m unsure what diameter my feed line is, but my hose is 5/8”, so I have that reduced to a quick connect fitting and then through the 1/2” plumbing. I have 5 1/4” holes drilled into the standpipe.
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Posted on 5/4/21 at 7:25 pm to nahtanojc
I have 1/2" fittings and mine works good enough for the $15 I have in it.
Posted on 5/4/21 at 8:12 pm to nahtanojc
Not sure Of your setup but if you go up in diameter your flow will lessen. The garden hose is only going to flow as much as it can. The store bought ones have multiple small outlets that print the pressure up. Maybe take the ½” and drop to a cpl ¼ outlets. Take some pvc, heat it up, and pinch it to make it have a little higher pressure flow.
Post pics
Post pics
Posted on 5/4/21 at 8:51 pm to NOLAGT
I presume this is just a large container that you drilled a hole into and attached the bulkhead, and the bulkhead to a hose?
So you can Phil the container from your hose bib / faucet, then unscrew it and run the hose end to wherever you want the drainage to , gravity-fed?
If so, then the bigger your bulkhead the more flow you will get, up to a point, at which the hose diameter becomes the bottleneck. If your garden hose is 1/2 inch, then going up on your bulkhead won't likely help much. If it is 5/8, I would definitely do it if your current flow does not meet your satisfaction.
So you can Phil the container from your hose bib / faucet, then unscrew it and run the hose end to wherever you want the drainage to , gravity-fed?
If so, then the bigger your bulkhead the more flow you will get, up to a point, at which the hose diameter becomes the bottleneck. If your garden hose is 1/2 inch, then going up on your bulkhead won't likely help much. If it is 5/8, I would definitely do it if your current flow does not meet your satisfaction.
Posted on 5/4/21 at 9:43 pm to nahtanojc
I used a garden hose jet nozzle. That thing will put out a lot of pressure coming out of a regular garden hose. It will spin 5-6 lbs of fillets like crazy.
This post was edited on 5/4/21 at 9:45 pm
Posted on 5/5/21 at 8:25 am to NOLAGT
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Post pics
Here ya go.
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This post was edited on 5/5/21 at 8:26 am
Posted on 5/5/21 at 8:29 am to nahtanojc
Went ahead and tried a couple new things before trying a different sized bulkhead. The holes cut with my saw worked pretty well; better than the drilled holes. A little more pressure and angled so it wouldn't splash out.
Then I tried a much shorter section of pipe with just one hold cut into it. That got the high pressure I was looking for, so I think I will just keep it that way and try it out this weekend.
Then I tried a much shorter section of pipe with just one hold cut into it. That got the high pressure I was looking for, so I think I will just keep it that way and try it out this weekend.
This post was edited on 5/5/21 at 8:34 am
Posted on 5/5/21 at 9:49 am to nahtanojc
I just use a metal #3 washtub. Empty sack of crawfish over in it. Add salt to clean them out with tub 3/4 full of water. Let soak 10 min then Take sack, place over edge of tub and pour off the dirty water. I do this about 3 times. Then pour them into cooking basket, final rinse with water. Then cook them.
Posted on 5/5/21 at 9:58 am to boudinman
I've used those metal tubs for years; similar process as yours except no purging with salt.
It's a tried and true method, but having had the majority of the parts on hand already, sometimes it's fun to try and do things a little differently.
May not work as well as the metal tub soak method or the cooler wash method, but who knows... may end up being an easier method. I have 6 sacks to boil this weekend, so why not try it?
It's a tried and true method, but having had the majority of the parts on hand already, sometimes it's fun to try and do things a little differently.
May not work as well as the metal tub soak method or the cooler wash method, but who knows... may end up being an easier method. I have 6 sacks to boil this weekend, so why not try it?
Posted on 5/5/21 at 10:35 am to boudinman
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I just use a metal #3 washtub. Empty sack of crawfish over in it. Add salt to clean them out with tub 3/4 full of water. Let soak 10 min then Take sack, place over edge of tub and pour off the dirty water. I do this about 3 times. Then pour them into cooking basket, final rinse with water. Then cook them.
Salt does nothing. It's a myth. LSU Study
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In conclusion, preparing crawfish for cooking by immersion in a water bath, with or without salt, for a short time will often provide some degree of cleansing, although this is mainly associated with exterior surfaces and the gill cavity where debris can accumulate. The amount of digesta in cooked crawfish subjected to an adequate wash may not be discernible from nonwashed crawfish; however, washing will lessen the amount of debris shed during the cooking process. There is no evidence from this study that suggests the use of salt in cleansing crawfish was beneficial, but results do indicate that a saltwater bath may contribute to increased mortality,
But I use the washtub method to clean my crawfish. Three vigorous rinses to get all the mud and muck off. Since I was a kid we used the sack around the lip of the crawfish as a strainer. It's awkward and takes two people. About 2 months ago I came up with this design and it kicks arse.
I put a big ol' LSU Tiger Eye sticker on it to finish the job.
Posted on 5/5/21 at 11:21 am to nahtanojc
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Then I tried a much shorter section of pipe with just one hold cut into it. That got the high pressure I was looking for, so I think I will just keep it that way and try it out this weekend.
Got a picture showing detail of the shorter pvc and cut?
Posted on 5/5/21 at 11:51 am to nahtanojc
I'm interested to see your report after this weekend. I have the Cowboy washer and it moves a shite load of water at 3 different heights. I think you're going to struggle to move 35lbs of crawfish with one hole in that short tube. Let us know.
Posted on 5/5/21 at 11:53 am to TygerTyger
quote:except maybe kill your crawfish
Salt does nothing
Posted on 5/5/21 at 12:03 pm to nahtanojc
Looks good but I have found those quick disconnects limit waterflow a good bit it seems.
Posted on 5/5/21 at 12:10 pm to DTRooster
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except maybe kill your crawfish
Exactly.
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but results do indicate that a saltwater bath may contribute to increased mortality,
This post was edited on 5/5/21 at 12:12 pm
Posted on 5/5/21 at 12:16 pm to TygerTyger
Not a myth. Place a clean rinsed sack of crawfish in a tub. Add 1/2 box salt and cover in water. Wait 10 minutes and water will turn brown. You tell me where that dirt, mud, crap came from. Seeing is believing for me. It may not get everything out of them, but i'll take what i can get with the saltwater soak 2-3 times.
Posted on 5/5/21 at 12:24 pm to boudinman
The salt had zero to do with that. Read the study I linked.
All that muck is coming off the exterior of the crawfish and it's gill slits. When I rinse mine, no salt, I get chocolate milk with the first rinse, each subsequent rinse becoming clearer and clearer. I wear thick rubber gloves and stir them and agitate the water to knock off all the junk.
Again, read the article. Science.
All that muck is coming off the exterior of the crawfish and it's gill slits. When I rinse mine, no salt, I get chocolate milk with the first rinse, each subsequent rinse becoming clearer and clearer. I wear thick rubber gloves and stir them and agitate the water to knock off all the junk.
Again, read the article. Science.
This post was edited on 5/5/21 at 12:54 pm
Posted on 5/5/21 at 2:12 pm to TygerTyger
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I wear thick rubber gloves and stir them
You from up north, baw?
Posted on 5/5/21 at 2:26 pm to TheRouxGuru
Not unless you call NE Baton Rouge (Central) north
Can you count to ten without taking your shoes off baw? :)
Can you count to ten without taking your shoes off baw? :)
Posted on 5/5/21 at 2:36 pm to boudinman
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Not a myth.
Its scientifically proven to be a myth.
Its just the water.
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