Coolant Mixer for 5 gallon pails?

Liberty_Machine · Apr 21, 2017

I don't go through a ton of coolant and I'm limited on space, so I buy my coolant in 5 gallon pails. Yes, it's a bit more expensive per gallon, but floor space and the means to move a 55gal drum around are...limited.

I'm currently just pouring it into my bucket of water and mixing with a plastic stick. It works, but I'd like a better way. I know that Fastenal sells a drum mixer, but I'm looking for something similar that would fit on a 5gal pail lid. Suggestions and comments?

Thanks,

-Seth

Spencer in NH · Apr 21, 2017

Been using my cordless drill and this for years.....

Amazon.com: Heavy Duty Professional Paint, Compound, Sealer, Cement Mixer for 1-5 Gallon Buckets 3/8” Drive 16.5” long: Home Improvement

Liberty_Machine · Apr 21, 2017

I'm sorry, I should have been clearer on my request. Mixing the coolant isn't the direct issue. It's more dispensing it and making sure I've put enough in the bucket. The mixing and proportioning valves work really well for that purpose and eliminate waste and keep things more tidy

Pete Deal · Apr 21, 2017

Same boat here. I have a graduated 1 gallon jug that I dump the coolant into then dump into my water but it is still a little awkward. I have a bucket pump for gear oil. I wonder if that would work for the coolant? Maybe a bucket pump combined with a measuring cup? My bucket pump came from Harbor Freight but I see they sell them on amazon too.

riabma77 · Apr 21, 2017

Liberty_Machine said:
I don't go through a ton of coolant and I'm limited on space, so I buy my coolant in 5 gallon pails. Yes, it's a bit more expensive per gallon, but floor space and the means to move a 55gal drum around are...limited.

I'm currently just pouring it into my bucket of water and mixing with a plastic stick. It works, but I'd like a better way. I know that Fastenal sells a drum mixer, but I'm looking for something similar that would fit on a 5gal pail lid. Suggestions and comments?

Thanks,

-Seth

I was in the same situation. I'm using the Blaser Minimix. A few pricy but it's worth it. It works fine with low pressure water.

Mud · Apr 21, 2017

I bolted a drum mixer to the wall and drop a hose into the 5 gallon pail - works great. We even fill hand squirt bottles from it. When doing a complete fill from dry we have run a hose to the machine but that's not frequent.

Liberty_Machine · Apr 21, 2017

ooooooo I like that one (Blaser minimixer)

Liberty_Machine · Apr 21, 2017

Mud said:
I bolted a drum mixer to the wall and drop a hose into the 5 gallon pail - works great. We even fill hand squirt bottles from it. When doing a complete fill from dry we have run a hose to the machine but that's not frequent.

And that's where I'm looking to, as I've got a new machine coming in next month and I'd rather not fill up the sump manually.... I know, I'm lazy...

Scottl · Apr 21, 2017

I bought a hex-shanked tool at Home Depot used to mix drywall mud, paint, etc. in 5-gallon pails. It is about 2 feet long and has 2 large disks with holes in them welded to the shank. I last used it to stir driveway sealer and it does a really good job using a 1/2 inch cordless drill. You do need to keep the level below the bucket rim to prevent spills from sloshing.

Pete Deal · Apr 21, 2017

If you google "Venturi Coolant Mixer" you will find quite a few much like that Blaser minimixer. I never thought of using something like that.

steve_p · Apr 21, 2017

I have a blaser Minimix as well. It works perfect on the small pails.

bryan_machine · Apr 21, 2017

For you blaser minimax (or similar) fans - how much water pressure do you need? I get deionized water from the grocery store in 5-gallon jugs - which I'm sure contributes to my coolant not smelling too bad lasting for a super long time. But the pressure is whatever head you get by tipping up a carboy sized jug.

cpifer3 · Apr 21, 2017

Nothing fancy, just an air regulator set @ 5-10 psi, hose,and plastic drum, and pressure relief valve for safety. Put it on wheels so you can move it from machine to machine.

charlie gary · Apr 21, 2017

Liberty_Machine said:
I'm sorry, I should have been clearer on my request. Mixing the coolant isn't the direct issue. It's more dispensing it and making sure I've put enough in the bucket. The mixing and proportioning valves work really well for that purpose and eliminate waste and keep things more tidy

I use a refractometer and a calibrated eye to know the concentration of the coolant.

Snipes44 · Apr 21, 2017

I bought this after getting tired of mixing coolant with a drill in a bucket.

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I just had to take out the large pour spout on the 5 gallon coolant lid this mixer screwed right in that hole. I also had to cut the tube shorter on the bottom of the mixer (was meant for a 55gal drum). Works great.

I did get it on sale for like $180.

DFrolka · Sep 25, 2018

Adjustable CNC Coolant Mixer, Made in U.S.A., Fadal Haas Mori Mazak | eBay

machtool · Sep 26, 2018

DFrolka said:
Adjustable CNC Coolant Mixer, Made in U.S.A., Fadal Haas Mori Mazak | eBay

17 teen month old spammer thread.

DFrolka · Oct 17, 2018

actually I made a ton of these things over three years ago, finally got around to sticking them on eBay for you folks to scoop up. I’ve got a di water system ran to about thirty of these things in my shop. Haven’t poured one pail of coolant since.

gkoenig · Oct 17, 2018

machtool said:
17 teen month old spammer thread.

Actually, that thing is pretty fucking useful... so this is the 1 in 99999 case where Spam is worth it.

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