 |
|
10-27-2008, 04:16 AM
|
#1
|
|
Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Marquette, MI
Posts: 68
|
weldless fittings...
|
|
I need to put a spigot on my brewpot and am wondering two things:
1) is it worth pitching 40-45 bucks for one of those stainless steel weld-less assemblies they sell on NB and other supply chains. Or is it safe to go the economical route and make one out of brass from parts from Lowe's? I'm not sure whether or not brass gives off some kind of off taste or what the deal is, but...basically, is it worth saving $20?
2) obviously, brewpots tend to be cylindrical, so do these "flat" weld-less fittings make a snug fit or is it going to leak? Should I just try and weld it? Second, there is no current hole in the pot (relatively thick stainless steel)...so how hard is it to drill a hole in these things with out making it look like lightning hit and formed the hole?
I guess I had three questions, I'd be thankful for any input.
|
|
|
|
10-27-2008, 04:50 AM
|
#2
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Eastern Colorado
Posts: 5,794
|
if you have to ask...you don't have the skills to weld it....so don't try.
Brass is fine, however John Palmer advises using vinegar and baking soda to remove the surface lead.
I'm not sure if I am too concerned about it, but for no more effort than it takes....Give it a go.
However.,...There are weld less fittings for 1/2 what you are talking about....I just don't know where....although I have one....Damn....Maybe beer really does kill brain cells.
__________________
Seriously. I'm here for BEER
It's Not The Size Of Your Rig That Counts....It's How Often You Use It.
Quote:
Originally Posted by TxBrew
This forum is like America's money spread. 90% of the posts were created by 1% of the community.
|
|
|
|
|
|
10-27-2008, 05:06 AM
|
#3
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Orange, CA
Posts: 484
|
__________________
Kevin
The Bruery Provisions - Homebrewing supplies and equipment.
BrewCommune - Orange County home brew club, yeast database, recipes, and forum.
On Deck: Belgian IPA
Primary: nothing
Secondary: Traditional Mead
Kegged: APA, Cream Ale, Belgian Ale, Sour Belgian, Barrel Aged RIS
|
|
|
|
|
10-27-2008, 05:10 AM
|
#4
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Lakeville, MN
Posts: 18
|
Ditto what BigKahuna says abut the brass (all the way around). Drilling the hole is no big feat, just make sure you purchase the correct size hole saw from Lowes or Home Depot. As far as leaking goes, the spigots/valves have Durometer o-rings on the outside and inside that get compressed when you tighten the nut on the inside. Go with the brass weld-less and save the $$$.
|
|
|
|
|
10-27-2008, 01:21 PM
|
#6
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Clebland, OH
Posts: 2,776
|
buy that plumbing tape too. very important. 
__________________
A barrel of malt, a bushel of hops, you stir it around with a stick
The kind of lubrication to make your engine tick
never argue with an idiot, they'll just drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
|
|
|
|
|
10-27-2008, 01:59 PM
|
#7
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Piscataway, NJ
Posts: 19,415
|
My personal opinion, weldless sucks. If you can find a competent welder in your area with a TIG setup, go for that instead. I know, there are thousands of satisfied users of weldless setups but you all know you would have had them welded in if it were the same price. It doesn't hurt to ask around and get a few price quotes.
__________________
BrewHardware.com
Sightglass, Refractometer, Ball Valve, Weldless bulkhead, Thermometer, Decals, Stainless Steel Fittings, Compression Fittings, Camlock Quick Disconnects, Scale, RIMS tube, Plate Chiller, Chugger Pump, Super Clear Silicone Tubing, and more!
Personal Website, All Grain Primer, Keg Polishing, etc... | Youtube Channel
|
|
|
|
|
10-27-2008, 02:01 PM
|
#8
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Chestnut Ridge, NY
Posts: 456
|
The only reason I am considering weldless is because I have a thin aluminum pot, which would melt if someone tried to weld on it.
__________________
Primary #1:
Primary #2:
Secondary #1: Mead Experiment
Secondary #2: Welch's Wine Experiment
Kegged: Organic APA, Kick the Bucket APA, Pub Ale, Argentine Cascade IPA, ESB
Bottled: Wild Raspberry Cider, Cyser, Insane IPA, Lady Bug Pumpkin Ale, Cider, Christmas Cider.
RIP: Raspberry Hefeweizen, Hoppy Lager, California Common, Oktoberfest, Hefeweizen, Melted tubing brown ale, Honey blonde ale
|
|
|
|
|
10-27-2008, 02:15 PM
|
#9
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Newark, De
Posts: 29,335
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben25
The only reason I am considering weldless is because I have a thin aluminum pot, which would melt if someone tried to weld on it.
|
Its not easy but it can be done.
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by Yuri_Rage
Sorry, I am sworn as a mod to disagree with the above statement. But as a rational person, I do agree.
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Reelale
I have to go into town this morning to get some wood.
|
|
|
|
|
|
10-27-2008, 02:23 PM
|
#10
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Chestnut Ridge, NY
Posts: 456
|
but not worth it... I can't justify spending $50 or $100 or however much it would cost to have welded fittings on a $15 pot.
__________________
Primary #1:
Primary #2:
Secondary #1: Mead Experiment
Secondary #2: Welch's Wine Experiment
Kegged: Organic APA, Kick the Bucket APA, Pub Ale, Argentine Cascade IPA, ESB
Bottled: Wild Raspberry Cider, Cyser, Insane IPA, Lady Bug Pumpkin Ale, Cider, Christmas Cider.
RIP: Raspberry Hefeweizen, Hoppy Lager, California Common, Oktoberfest, Hefeweizen, Melted tubing brown ale, Honey blonde ale
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
|
|
