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12-14-2011, 04:24 PM
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All Grain No Brain!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Orlando, Florida
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New thermometer/sight glass heat shield
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So i have been wanting a sight glass/thermo combo for a while now but was never thrilled about it boiling etc. in the tube. Last night I drilled some holes, installed the sight glass and thermo as well as made a shield out of aluminum stock. Turned out pretty good, going to give it a test run tonight!
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12-14-2011, 04:30 PM
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The One
Join Date: May 2010
Location: CT, CT
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Nice little gizmo!
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12-14-2011, 04:48 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Wlmington, North Carolina
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well done!
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12-14-2011, 11:27 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: SAN JOSE, California
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How high is that thermo from the bottom of your kettle?
Looks a little low.
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12-14-2011, 11:32 PM
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All Grain No Brain!
Join Date: Nov 2004
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Originally Posted by ampsman
How high is that thermo from the bottom of your kettle?
Looks a little low.
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Might just be the angle, it's almost 3/4" above the skirt weld. I believe 5/8" is where most put it? |
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12-14-2011, 11:33 PM
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All Grain No Brain!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Orlando, Florida
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Originally Posted by Daves69
Might just be the angle, it's almost 3/4" above the skirt weld. I believe 5/8" is where most put it?
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Let me correct that, the center of the fitting is at 3/4" above not the bottom of the thermometer. |
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12-15-2011, 01:26 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Rochester, New York
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That's a great idea. Where did you get the stock?... I used flimsy roof flashing... it works, but not well.
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12-15-2011, 01:33 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Wlmington, North Carolina
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Originally Posted by ampsman
How high is that thermo from the bottom of your kettle?
Looks a little low.
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Agreed, but shouldn't matter too much if he's using it for a bk. Boiling is boiling is boiling |
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12-15-2011, 04:34 AM
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12-16-2011, 01:04 AM
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All Grain No Brain!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Orlando, Florida
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Originally Posted by Bobby_M
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No, that's the first I have seen that! Also this one is my HLT. I have not installed the one on my BK yet. You guys think the temp of the flame will cause it to read to high? I mean I watched Bobby's bid on installing then like 3 times and that's where he put his.
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