What to do with sight glass?

Nerdie · 02-10-2010, 07:26 PM

I brought this from More beer
http://morebeer.com/view_product/18699//Sight_Gauge_-_16

and was working with the customer service guy... He said that's all I need with the 1/2 coupler but I didn't think because the bottom was 1/8"... so i finally got the supplies and DOH! I need more parts...

I believe I need
http://morebeer.com/view_product/17450//Stainless_Sight_Gauge_Adapter_with_plug

which is $24.50!! that's nuts...

should I just return it and get something else? What do you recommend for a sight glass for a keg (cheap and good =) )

Should I just get that expensive part?

Cliff897 · 02-10-2010, 08:18 PM

you might find an Elbow and a reducing bushing will do the same thing for you.

**IrregularPulse** · 02-10-2010, 08:20 PM

Return that one and get his assembly.

**Dave258** · 02-10-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by IrregularPulse

Return that one and get his assembly.

I was going to say the same thing.
Mine came in the mail today, but, I got the one with the thermometer. It is a beaut!!!!

Edit:
I just looked at the links and saw how much they are charging... That is robbery! The site glass with thermometer built in from Bargainfittings.com was only $49.00 and $5.00 shipping. They charged you $39 alone for the tubing...

**Bensiff** · 02-10-2010, 08:26 PM

Yeah Bargain fittings looks good as far as price. I wish he would add a protector for the sight glass though.

**IrregularPulse** · 02-10-2010, 08:38 PM

The SS Protector is most likely why you're paying so much. People here have Sanke Spear dip tubs notched for sight glass protectors. Cheap and very effective.

**Dave258** · 02-10-2010, 08:42 PM

I didn't see anything on his links that said it came with a protector.
What do you mean by the sanke keg spear dip tube? I just dis assembled one last night. Is there a smaller tube inside the larger one?

**Bensiff** · 02-10-2010, 08:46 PM

Hell, I would be happy with an aluminum protector, I don't need SS to be happy...however, if I hack something with my dremel or grinder it will end up looking like ass ...but, I would rather have something look like ass than over pay as long as it is as functional. I guess that is why my brewing equipment looks like ass.

**BargainFittings** · 02-10-2010, 08:49 PM

The polycarbonate sight tubes are pretty robust. You would really have to do something harsh to it to break it.

**IrregularPulse** · 02-10-2010, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave258

I didn't see anything on his links that said it came with a protector.
What do you mean by the sanke keg spear dip tube? I just dis assembled one last night. Is there a smaller tube inside the larger one?

Nope, just use the big honkin' one