integrator
Well-Known Member
Hey all,
I just wanted to show my MLT so that it can help anyone that might want to do the same thing. I had this cooler sitting around, so that is why I picked it.
It had an existing valve that simply screwed out. I decided to use this hole rather than make a new one. This existing hole is at a 45 degree angle so you have to get up and over the wheel area of the cooler which turns some people off. I think this solves that issue quite nicely.
Yes, I could have went PVC or brass, but I like stainless and went with it. I shouldn't have to mess with it for a long time. And the installation took me about 15 minutes.
I did a test fill and no leaks and it only leaves 10 oz of water in the bottom.
All parts came from Bargain Fittings. They were a great help in ordering everything!
Parts List:
New Weldless Keg / Cooler Bulkhead Kit 1.5" Nipple, SS 90 inside, SS 2-piece valve, 1/2" SS hose barb http://www.bargainfittings.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=44_35_47&product_id=147
1/2" NPT 45 degree elbow http://www.bargainfittings.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=36_39&product_id=50
1/2" NPT nipple 2" long http://www.bargainfittings.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=36_39&product_id=77
1/2" Shim washer - LARGER Inner Diameter YOU NEED 2 OF THESE! http://www.bargainfittings.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=36_39&product_id=51
Stainless steel mash braid http://www.bargainfittings.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=96
Pics:
Top View
Closer View
Shim Washers
Outside View
I just wanted to show my MLT so that it can help anyone that might want to do the same thing. I had this cooler sitting around, so that is why I picked it.
It had an existing valve that simply screwed out. I decided to use this hole rather than make a new one. This existing hole is at a 45 degree angle so you have to get up and over the wheel area of the cooler which turns some people off. I think this solves that issue quite nicely.
Yes, I could have went PVC or brass, but I like stainless and went with it. I shouldn't have to mess with it for a long time. And the installation took me about 15 minutes.
I did a test fill and no leaks and it only leaves 10 oz of water in the bottom.
All parts came from Bargain Fittings. They were a great help in ordering everything!
Parts List:
New Weldless Keg / Cooler Bulkhead Kit 1.5" Nipple, SS 90 inside, SS 2-piece valve, 1/2" SS hose barb http://www.bargainfittings.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=44_35_47&product_id=147
1/2" NPT 45 degree elbow http://www.bargainfittings.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=36_39&product_id=50
1/2" NPT nipple 2" long http://www.bargainfittings.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=36_39&product_id=77
1/2" Shim washer - LARGER Inner Diameter YOU NEED 2 OF THESE! http://www.bargainfittings.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=36_39&product_id=51
Stainless steel mash braid http://www.bargainfittings.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=96
Pics:
Top View
Closer View
Shim Washers
Outside View
