What temperature range can the rubber gaskets used in brass quick disconnect garden hose fittings tolerate?
I've got QDs all over my nearly complete Brutus 10. In most cases, I expect the temperature of water or wort going through the fittings to be no more than 180 to 185, and usually less. But the fittings on the hoses that run between my boil kettle and pump and Therminator will initially be subjected to temperatures much closer to boiling.
Has anyone had any problems with gasket failure in their QDs that are subjected to high temps? Has anyone made their own replacement gaskets from 1/8th inch thick FDA Viton or Silicone sheet, or know what part will fit the garden hose quick disconnects that McMaster Carr sells?
I've got QDs all over my nearly complete Brutus 10. In most cases, I expect the temperature of water or wort going through the fittings to be no more than 180 to 185, and usually less. But the fittings on the hoses that run between my boil kettle and pump and Therminator will initially be subjected to temperatures much closer to boiling.
Has anyone had any problems with gasket failure in their QDs that are subjected to high temps? Has anyone made their own replacement gaskets from 1/8th inch thick FDA Viton or Silicone sheet, or know what part will fit the garden hose quick disconnects that McMaster Carr sells?