nebben
Well-Known Member
I just spent 40 minutes checking different aisles at HD for the parts necessary to close up the heatstick that I'm building for my HLT. It seems that the hex portion of the element is about 1 1/2" wide or slightly larger. At this point, I guess a 1 1/2" pipe would work, but I can't figure out how the element mounts to the pipe since the threaded portion of the element is 1" diameter ... it is like I need a 1 1/2" cap that is cut open to 1" in the middle, preferably with a thread...right?
Are there any off the shelf components that would make this go that a plumbing shop or something might have that HD or Lowes just doesn't? Or is this supposed to be a leaky fit with lots of JBweld holding everything together where the heatstick mounts to the 1 1/2" pipe?
I've found a few howto's online , and so far none are explicit in this spot.
Are there any off the shelf components that would make this go that a plumbing shop or something might have that HD or Lowes just doesn't? Or is this supposed to be a leaky fit with lots of JBweld holding everything together where the heatstick mounts to the 1 1/2" pipe?
I've found a few howto's online , and so far none are explicit in this spot.