BigKahuna

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The question I have....
How do the o-rings and the ball valve hold up if you have fire come up the side of the keggle? Do you just have to be careful not to do that?

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gpogo

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Does this happen often? I've only known partial mash brewing on the stovetop so this is new to me.

I do know that of the ball valves I've looked at they come with silicone o-rings which can handle high temperature.

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tjferris

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what is the dia of the false bottom? Need to know if you can fit it in a 12" dia opening or if the entire top of the keg needs to be cut off.....

BigKahuna

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It seems like the flame shoots out from the bottom of the fryer pot when it's up really high. I can't say that it's goign to happen with the keg...prolly not. I ordered the cheap one that duckfoot posted. I'll let ya know.

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WBC

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You can always make a small heat shield for your burner if needed. I have not experienced any problems with burning o'rings with any kettle as long as there is enough water in it.

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WBC

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Moonpile

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+1 to this site. Got brass Keg and cooler fittings, plus the braid assembly. Great service and a good deal, great customer service. I could have saved a buck or three putting the parts together myself, but the time it would have taken me to think it out would have erased any benefit.

culaslucas

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What in your guys' opinion is a better braid?
The Bazooka: BAZOOKA SCREEN @ Williams Brewing
Or the Bargain Fittings one: Bargain Fittings
What about the T: Bazooka T :: Midwest Supplies Homebrewing and Winemaking Supplies

Is there going to be any real difference? Would it be pretty easy (an enough money saved to be worth it) to make your own?

egurney

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Did you ever get an answer on which is better?
The bargain fittings one is cheaper, but is a couple of inches smaller. Will that matter?

Bulls Beers

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What size hose barb do you guys recommend? The one that came with my ball valve assembly is I think 3/8. Is that too small of opening when draining?

Do I also need to sanitize the ball valve assembly every time I do a boil?

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