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I wanted to add an option for 1/2 inch valve users because I wasn't quite sure how to do it. I was upgrading the cooler and already had the parts.
Looks similar to what I bought the other day. Did you see if it leaks when you try and open the valve? Mine flexes a little too much for my liking... Were the stainless washers at HD?
evandena said:Anyone want to sell me an extra SS washer?
Got mine at Menards, 4 batches and no issues of corrosion or rust at all.
evandena said:I'll check there tomorrow.
Was it in hardware by the other washers?
ronstar55 said:My braid is beat up from stirring after 20-25 batches. Time for a new braid after a couple of stuck sparges. I'm going to go with a tee and a hoop design this time. Seems like the hoop may stay more stable than a single braid flopping around?
I will probably do that to when this one goes out. And since my boss spends half his 4 hour work day with his nose in the McMaster catalogue ill probably have him rustle up a 1/2" SS spring to fortify the braid.
I wanted to add an option for 1/2 inch valve users because I wasn't quite sure how to do it. I was upgrading the cooler and already had the parts.
I got all this stuff at a local hardware so I'll do my best listing the items,
1/2 inch Brass ball valve
3 -Stainless Steel Washers that happen to fit into the plastic molded hole of the cooler.
2- rubber o rings
Brass coupler which I intend to replace with a shorter steel one.
Everything put together
See what I mean about the ss washers, cool huh
Tested it with 8 gallons of water for an hour, no leak
Tkelly32 said:I envy you bro, I just tried to fix my leaker, now its got the standard brass ball valve etc. But I have a SS 1/2 & tried to find your washers tonight at Menards, the only place packing SS Washers, nothing that beautiful in stock. Maybe when I get some petro I can check out fastenal and see wassup, tomorrow I will try to see if the LHBS has SS weldless bulk head and do it that way. ha I said Bulk Head.
kappclark said:My braid finally collapsed, so I replaced with stainless kettle screen, and the flow is so much better...
Inflation has really hit and you can no longer make it for the same price, but it is still cheaper to do it this way than buying the kit in the beer store. The parts cost me about $37 and the 10 gal. Rubbermaid cooler was $46 at Home Depot. I bought my SS washers and rubber ring seal at Fastenal. The only modification I had to make on your outstanding directions was that I needed 6 fender washers as spacers on the outside (so 7 washers total). Other than that, everything went together very easily. The pix included helped a ton as well. Thanks a bunch!
Anyone else have to use way more than a few ss washers to get a snug fit?
Charlieatthedisco said:I guess I don't feel like an idiot anymore! I think the nipple was too long
I disagree. I used to use Zinc on the outside till I had a rust problem. The rust although not damaging it got all over the place.
I disagree. I used to use Zinc on the outside till I had a rust problem. The rust although not damaging it got all over the place.
Why is the outside of you MLT getting wet?
Anyone have success making a copper manifold instead of the braid?
I was thinking maybe he stores it in a garage or shed and dew gets on it? For me, mine is stored indoors and the washers don't really get wet so I don't have much to worry about. I'll keep an eye on it though I suppose.
I made a CPVC manifold. Works great.
I just got the cpvc to replace my braid. Did you sand off (or somehow take off) the black labeling on the cpvc?
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