Torque wrench for Blichmanns

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Can anyone recommend a decent torque wrench for use on a Blichmann brewometer.. or in general?

Also what is the proper way of tightening.. wrench on outside and socket and torque wrench from the inside? I couldn't seem to find a socket big or deep enough to fit around the probe of the brewometer from the inside.. anyone know what should be used?
 
You really only need to be just a little tighter than hand tight for a weldless fitting. If your thinking in terms of torque, then you are thinking WAY more force than is needed.

A simple open ended wrench or even channel lock pliers work fine.
 
I just held the backing nut with pliers and gently tightened the thermometer side with an adjustable wrench. Nothing special, and no leaks.
 
MrShake said:
You really only need to be just a little tighter than hand tight for a weldless fitting. If your thinking in terms of torque, then you are thinking WAY more force than is needed.

A simple open ended wrench or even channel lock pliers work fine.
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I think I read in the manual it should be 20lbs/ft and the ball valve should be 32lbs/ft. I'm guessing then it doesn't make much of a big deal then?
 

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