I had JB welded my quick disconnect to the outside of my aluminum electric hot liquor tank. On my last boil I found the HLT sitting in a large puddle. Not a nice thought when it is electric....
I quickly took my Dremel to it and removed the disconnect. Went down to the brass and fitting shop, and bought a 1/4in brass bulkhead connector. I fastened it on with rubber gasket and O-ring on the inside. and rubber gasket, lock washer, and nut on the outside. Then connected a 1/4in ball valve.
When filling with water I still get a small drip however.
I am worried that the constant connecting/disconnecting I have done with the hole, has left it too warped for the O-ring to give it a proper seal. The metal is no longer entirely straight.
I am thinking, since the leak is small, to seal the outside only with silicone. The silicone is rated to 400F, but has no food safety certification. Basic silicone from Home Depot.
My thoughts are that since it will only be on the outside it should be OK.
Am I off my rocker.
If this is a bad idea, does anyone have a better one?
I quickly took my Dremel to it and removed the disconnect. Went down to the brass and fitting shop, and bought a 1/4in brass bulkhead connector. I fastened it on with rubber gasket and O-ring on the inside. and rubber gasket, lock washer, and nut on the outside. Then connected a 1/4in ball valve.
When filling with water I still get a small drip however.
I am worried that the constant connecting/disconnecting I have done with the hole, has left it too warped for the O-ring to give it a proper seal. The metal is no longer entirely straight.
I am thinking, since the leak is small, to seal the outside only with silicone. The silicone is rated to 400F, but has no food safety certification. Basic silicone from Home Depot.
My thoughts are that since it will only be on the outside it should be OK.
Am I off my rocker.
If this is a bad idea, does anyone have a better one?