rshortt
Well-Known Member
Hi everyone,
I have a chance to get a 25 gallon Polarware / BrewRite tri-clad pot at a decent price. I really like having bottom drains on all my equipment since it makes Clean In Place a snap.
I want some opinions on soldering, braising, or welding a ferrule into this 1/4" / 5mm thick tri-clad bottom. I'll probably go with a 1/2" NTP coupler but 1.5" TC ferrule is also an option.
1) Do you think my 7/8" greenlee punch is up to the task of punching a hole in this? If not then it would either be a hole saw or cobalt bit.
2) If I can get a 7/8" hole punched or drilled, will I be able to dimple this with a Brewhardware / Bobby style dimple tool?
3) If I can't dimple it, I think 5mm is thick enough to weld or solder to. I guess the hole should be a bit larger to start with in this case. Comments?
4) Will it be a big deal to solder to the edge of the stainless - aluminum - stainless tri-clad? I'm thinking it will be ok.
Thanks for any input or other comments!
I have a chance to get a 25 gallon Polarware / BrewRite tri-clad pot at a decent price. I really like having bottom drains on all my equipment since it makes Clean In Place a snap.
I want some opinions on soldering, braising, or welding a ferrule into this 1/4" / 5mm thick tri-clad bottom. I'll probably go with a 1/2" NTP coupler but 1.5" TC ferrule is also an option.
1) Do you think my 7/8" greenlee punch is up to the task of punching a hole in this? If not then it would either be a hole saw or cobalt bit.
2) If I can get a 7/8" hole punched or drilled, will I be able to dimple this with a Brewhardware / Bobby style dimple tool?
3) If I can't dimple it, I think 5mm is thick enough to weld or solder to. I guess the hole should be a bit larger to start with in this case. Comments?
4) Will it be a big deal to solder to the edge of the stainless - aluminum - stainless tri-clad? I'm thinking it will be ok.
Thanks for any input or other comments!