Which Weldless Spigot?

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I'm trying to decide which weldless spigot to get for my SS kettle.

I see the reviews for the: Zymico are quite good here. I have a gift cert to Austin Homebrew and I'm wondering if anyone had experience with their fitting: http://www.austinhomebrew.com/product_info.php?cPath=178_33_82_89&products_id=11638

It says - it's for a cooler conversion, would I have any using this on my brew kettle?

Thanks for any opinions....now to man up and go buy a step drill bit.
 
Cooler conversion and Kettle conversion kits ARE different.

The ones for kettles have a shorter nipple and are usually a little cheaper.
 
wow - pretty great. On par quality wise with the Zymico? They look nice.
 
hey about that step drill. It has been said a million places but Harbor Frieght has what you need cheap. (not a great product for long term use, but for popping holes in a kettle or two they do the job. -- think you need the one that comes in a two pack, not a three pack -- i bought both...)
 
Whatever you decide to do, you need the keg style fitting as it has a close nipple in the set. The cooler fitting will not be tight enough.

Here is the Harbor Freight item you want:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96275
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Use a high quality 1/8" metal bit to get a starter hole going. The step bits have a wide face on the tip and will "walk" or wander around the hole even with a center punch starter.

Thanks again for all the recommendations!
 
Very cool! Thanks for all the recommendations.

This is going to be a fun project.
 

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