I've noticed with my BMB that as the two contact surfaces are dry, it has never popped off. If I have the whole thing coated in star san on the other hand it's never stayed in place for more than a few hours.
I'm curious about this as well. The baby is talk enough now to reach up and touch the bottom of the taps, it's only a matter time before he's tall enough to pull the levers.
Great pot, but I'm going to sell it since I really don't brew enough at this size and only used this pot twice since I got it. Five ports total for sight glass, electric element, thermometer, drain valve and whirlpool. All fittings are tri-clover and are included with the sale. Also included is...
I've definitely done that in a beer trade. Specifically I think I wrote intimate adult goods. The person at the counter was so uncomfortable they just weighed it and took my money without ever making eye contact.
I know without any extra info this is kind of a stretch, but here goes. I don't know anything about water chemistry and never bothered to learn because the water was always pretty solid at my old home. At this new location however all my hoppier beer come out weak at best. Not knowing any better...
If I went with welded fitting I would probably go with Spike kettles and just have him do everything to my specs, although I've got several people to turn to if I ended up wanting the welding done myself.