Trying I install a new stainless 1/2" HERMS coil I got from stainless brewing. I'm using Brew Hardware's true weldless bulkhead with 1/2" compression fitting in order to secure it to my pot. I have never used stainless ferrules until today and for the life of me I can't get it to stop leaking. I understand it takes a lot of torque, but I can't possibly get these things tighter and they're still leaking. I'm no body builder, but I'm in shape enough to do this (or so I thought)
I'm 4 hrs into this project and ready to scrap it all together. Does anyone have any tips for stoping the leaks? I have tightened them down to the point where there are almost no visible threads leftView attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1441571845.732857.jpgView attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1441571881.896327.jpg the leak is right where the tube enters the fitting. You can see by how beat up the fitting is, I've been at this a while.
Finally, if I simply can't get these things to work, what are my other options?
I'm 4 hrs into this project and ready to scrap it all together. Does anyone have any tips for stoping the leaks? I have tightened them down to the point where there are almost no visible threads leftView attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1441571845.732857.jpgView attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1441571881.896327.jpg the leak is right where the tube enters the fitting. You can see by how beat up the fitting is, I've been at this a while.
Finally, if I simply can't get these things to work, what are my other options?