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HOW TO MAKE A SOUS VIDE TANK FOR SNACK STICKS

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  • lkrfletcherL Offline
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    lkrfletcher
    Sous Vide Canning PK100 Team Blue Power User Regular Contributors Veteran
    wrote on last edited by
    #1

    I thought I would put one of these on the site to show how very easy it is.
    I used a Coleman party stacker cooler. (Not tall, but perfect length to dump in a bunch of snack sticks and have minimal water with max insulation.

    1. remove the seat ring from your Sous Vide and draw a line with a sharpie where you want your hole. I do not recommend the corner, and be mindful of ridges on the inside.
      cooler.jpg

    2. Use a hole saw or a dremmel to cut thru the top.
      cooler1.jpg

    3. Cut the hole. Notice there are 2 layers.
      cooler2.jpg

    4. Use a hot glue gun to fill in between the two layers. You dont want any water vapor getting in there.
      cooler3.jpg

    5. Let the glue dry really well (2 hours)
      cooler 4.jpg

    6. Clean up the edges with a file or dremmel and you are done.
      cooler5.jpg

    Life is a Garden - Dig it.

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    • lkrfletcherL lkrfletcher

      I thought I would put one of these on the site to show how very easy it is.
      I used a Coleman party stacker cooler. (Not tall, but perfect length to dump in a bunch of snack sticks and have minimal water with max insulation.

      1. remove the seat ring from your Sous Vide and draw a line with a sharpie where you want your hole. I do not recommend the corner, and be mindful of ridges on the inside.
        cooler.jpg

      2. Use a hole saw or a dremmel to cut thru the top.
        cooler1.jpg

      3. Cut the hole. Notice there are 2 layers.
        cooler2.jpg

      4. Use a hot glue gun to fill in between the two layers. You dont want any water vapor getting in there.
        cooler3.jpg

      5. Let the glue dry really well (2 hours)
        cooler 4.jpg

      6. Clean up the edges with a file or dremmel and you are done.
        cooler5.jpg

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      glen
      Regular Contributors Team Grey Sous Vide Canning Dry Cured Sausage Masterbuilt Power User Meat Hack Winner Veteran
      wrote on last edited by
      #2

      lkrfletcher I highly recommend this setup.
      I found a CPVC slip coupling that with a small amount of inside sanding fit my sous vide unit perfectly.
      Made the hole in the Coleman stacker and glued in the CPVC insert on both sides, very stable
      Has worked beyond expectation for 2 plus years
      It’s a lot faster to target temp and holds the temperature really well

      Give a man a fish and he eats for a day
      Teach a man to fish and he drinks beer for a lifetime

      sbtechS 2 Replies Last reply
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      • lkrfletcherL lkrfletcher

        I thought I would put one of these on the site to show how very easy it is.
        I used a Coleman party stacker cooler. (Not tall, but perfect length to dump in a bunch of snack sticks and have minimal water with max insulation.

        1. remove the seat ring from your Sous Vide and draw a line with a sharpie where you want your hole. I do not recommend the corner, and be mindful of ridges on the inside.
          cooler.jpg

        2. Use a hole saw or a dremmel to cut thru the top.
          cooler1.jpg

        3. Cut the hole. Notice there are 2 layers.
          cooler2.jpg

        4. Use a hot glue gun to fill in between the two layers. You dont want any water vapor getting in there.
          cooler3.jpg

        5. Let the glue dry really well (2 hours)
          cooler 4.jpg

        6. Clean up the edges with a file or dremmel and you are done.
          cooler5.jpg

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        PapaSop
        Team Orange Power User Veteran
        wrote on last edited by
        #3

        lkrfletcher
        Awesome! Nicely done. 👍

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        • lkrfletcherL lkrfletcher

          I thought I would put one of these on the site to show how very easy it is.
          I used a Coleman party stacker cooler. (Not tall, but perfect length to dump in a bunch of snack sticks and have minimal water with max insulation.

          1. remove the seat ring from your Sous Vide and draw a line with a sharpie where you want your hole. I do not recommend the corner, and be mindful of ridges on the inside.
            cooler.jpg

          2. Use a hole saw or a dremmel to cut thru the top.
            cooler1.jpg

          3. Cut the hole. Notice there are 2 layers.
            cooler2.jpg

          4. Use a hot glue gun to fill in between the two layers. You dont want any water vapor getting in there.
            cooler3.jpg

          5. Let the glue dry really well (2 hours)
            cooler 4.jpg

          6. Clean up the edges with a file or dremmel and you are done.
            cooler5.jpg

          smokinbubbaS Offline
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          smokinbubba
          Team Orange Sous Vide Regular Contributors
          wrote on last edited by
          #4

          lkrfletcher what qt size is this? Or how many can capacity? I thought i saw 2 sizes available.

          If the women don’t find you handsome, they should at least find you handy - Red Green

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            twilliams
            Power User PK100 Regular Contributors Team Grey
            wrote on last edited by
            #5

            Yall are killing me with this sous vide thing, just another gadget your gonna make me spend money on!!!

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            • twilliamsT twilliams

              Yall are killing me with this sous vide thing, just another gadget your gonna make me spend money on!!!

              smokinbubbaS Offline
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              smokinbubba
              Team Orange Sous Vide Regular Contributors
              wrote on last edited by
              #6

              twilliams my yissvic was only $65 from amazon. Best money i spent lately.

              If the women don’t find you handsome, they should at least find you handy - Red Green

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              • smokinbubbaS smokinbubba

                lkrfletcher what qt size is this? Or how many can capacity? I thought i saw 2 sizes available.

                lkrfletcherL Offline
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                lkrfletcher
                Sous Vide Canning PK100 Team Blue Power User Regular Contributors Veteran
                wrote on last edited by
                #7

                smokinbubba
                24 can

                Life is a Garden - Dig it.

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                • lkrfletcherL lkrfletcher

                  smokinbubba
                  24 can

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                  smokinbubba
                  Team Orange Sous Vide Regular Contributors
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #8

                  lkrfletcher Thx. I will be ordering one!

                  If the women don’t find you handsome, they should at least find you handy - Red Green

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                  • lkrfletcherL lkrfletcher

                    I thought I would put one of these on the site to show how very easy it is.
                    I used a Coleman party stacker cooler. (Not tall, but perfect length to dump in a bunch of snack sticks and have minimal water with max insulation.

                    1. remove the seat ring from your Sous Vide and draw a line with a sharpie where you want your hole. I do not recommend the corner, and be mindful of ridges on the inside.
                      cooler.jpg

                    2. Use a hole saw or a dremmel to cut thru the top.
                      cooler1.jpg

                    3. Cut the hole. Notice there are 2 layers.
                      cooler2.jpg

                    4. Use a hot glue gun to fill in between the two layers. You dont want any water vapor getting in there.
                      cooler3.jpg

                    5. Let the glue dry really well (2 hours)
                      cooler 4.jpg

                    6. Clean up the edges with a file or dremmel and you are done.
                      cooler5.jpg

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                    Grimpuppy
                    Team Blue Military Veterans Power User Regular Contributors
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                    #9

                    lkrfletcher Thanks for info on that cooler and the tip about sealing it. I wouldn’t have even thought about that. I have the Vacmaster but I just cut a notch instead of a hole. I had to get creative with the glue. Cutting a notch leaves a couple big holes to fill with the glue. I stuffed some parchment paper in there for a backing then glued it.

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                    • GrimpuppyG Grimpuppy

                      lkrfletcher Thanks for info on that cooler and the tip about sealing it. I wouldn’t have even thought about that. I have the Vacmaster but I just cut a notch instead of a hole. I had to get creative with the glue. Cutting a notch leaves a couple big holes to fill with the glue. I stuffed some parchment paper in there for a backing then glued it.

                      3B64A7EA-FBCB-488F-9D48-7EC339DD04FA.jpeg

                      9F80E2FF-8A5A-4BBA-806E-AEDE2B8B7825.jpeg

                      lkrfletcherL Offline
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                      lkrfletcher
                      Sous Vide Canning PK100 Team Blue Power User Regular Contributors Veteran
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #10

                      Grimpuppy
                      Looks like you are all set to go. Congrats - Should work great.

                      Life is a Garden - Dig it.

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                        glen
                        Regular Contributors Team Grey Sous Vide Canning Dry Cured Sausage Masterbuilt Power User Meat Hack Winner Veteran
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #11

                        Looks great, let us know how you like it

                        Give a man a fish and he eats for a day
                        Teach a man to fish and he drinks beer for a lifetime

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                          shoprat53
                          Regular Contributors Veteran
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                          #12

                          The sous vide is more than just finishing sausage. I made the best chicken breast and salmon using mine. Have also done A pork loin and pork chops all came out great.

                          Donald glass

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                            Team Orange Sous Vide Regular Contributors
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                            #13

                            I just did 15lb of sandwich bologna in mine start to finish. No smoker required… cant believe I just said that. I’m sold. Without the SV I would never had attempted a 4" sausage. I have done chicken and salmon in it with excellent results. And I bought this thing for sausage! Whoda thunk it.

                            If the women don’t find you handsome, they should at least find you handy - Red Green

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                              lkrfletcher
                              Sous Vide Canning PK100 Team Blue Power User Regular Contributors Veteran
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #14

                              Yup. Sous vide cooking is awesome across the board. Chicken, steaks, alcohol infusions, pork. All great.

                              Life is a Garden - Dig it.

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                                glen
                                Regular Contributors Team Grey Sous Vide Canning Dry Cured Sausage Masterbuilt Power User Meat Hack Winner Veteran
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #15

                                Try a chuck roast for 24 hrs. @ 135 F

                                Give a man a fish and he eats for a day
                                Teach a man to fish and he drinks beer for a lifetime

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                                • G glen

                                  lkrfletcher I highly recommend this setup.
                                  I found a CPVC slip coupling that with a small amount of inside sanding fit my sous vide unit perfectly.
                                  Made the hole in the Coleman stacker and glued in the CPVC insert on both sides, very stable
                                  Has worked beyond expectation for 2 plus years
                                  It’s a lot faster to target temp and holds the temperature really well

                                  sbtechS Offline
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                                  sbtech
                                  Team Blue
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #16

                                  glen
                                  Question Glen. How big is the tube on your sous vide or better yet what was the inside diameter of your coupler. My sous vide is 2 1/4 diameter and I am having the hardest time finding a cpvc that big.

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                                  • sbtechS sbtech

                                    glen
                                    Question Glen. How big is the tube on your sous vide or better yet what was the inside diameter of your coupler. My sous vide is 2 1/4 diameter and I am having the hardest time finding a cpvc that big.

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                                    glen
                                    Regular Contributors Team Grey Sous Vide Canning Dry Cured Sausage Masterbuilt Power User Meat Hack Winner Veteran
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #17

                                    sbtech I temporarily have no access to my unit, it’s on loan.
                                    2 possibilities:

                                    1. Find a coupling as close as possible but larger, if your sous vide unit is fairly close and will not fall through you are good to go

                                    2. If you have to use a smaller coupling try to get a “repair” coupling (no center stop). It needs to be pretty close in size because hand sanding with very coarse paper takes a while.

                                    3. Cut the hole the size of your unit and fill the void, if any between the lid structure with foam which is what a lot of folks do

                                    You will be so well insulated a little leakage won’t hurt

                                    Good luck

                                    Give a man a fish and he eats for a day
                                    Teach a man to fish and he drinks beer for a lifetime

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                                    • G glen

                                      sbtech I temporarily have no access to my unit, it’s on loan.
                                      2 possibilities:

                                      1. Find a coupling as close as possible but larger, if your sous vide unit is fairly close and will not fall through you are good to go

                                      2. If you have to use a smaller coupling try to get a “repair” coupling (no center stop). It needs to be pretty close in size because hand sanding with very coarse paper takes a while.

                                      3. Cut the hole the size of your unit and fill the void, if any between the lid structure with foam which is what a lot of folks do

                                      You will be so well insulated a little leakage won’t hurt

                                      Good luck

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                                      sbtech
                                      Team Blue
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #18

                                      glen Thanks Glen. I am getting excited to try the sous vide method. I was discourage with the amount of time using the smoker. It became a 2 day project. One day prep and stuffing and the next day start the smoker at 5am and maybe finish by 7pm.

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                                      • sbtechS sbtech

                                        glen Thanks Glen. I am getting excited to try the sous vide method. I was discourage with the amount of time using the smoker. It became a 2 day project. One day prep and stuffing and the next day start the smoker at 5am and maybe finish by 7pm.

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                                        lkrfletcher
                                        Sous Vide Canning PK100 Team Blue Power User Regular Contributors Veteran
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #19

                                        sbtech
                                        You wont want to go back after your trial.

                                        Life is a Garden - Dig it.

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                                        • lkrfletcherL lkrfletcher

                                          sbtech
                                          You wont want to go back after your trial.

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                                          Team Blue
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                                          lkrfletcher I bet!!!

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