Hello folks, first post but been lurking here on/off for the past year or so.
I'm currently working on an electric BIAB kettle and as the title explains, I used the HF knockout punch kit on my aluminum 42 quart pot before I realized the hole size is NOT 1-1/4". For those that were successful with the HF kit, what combination of O-rings/gaskets/shims are you using in order to create a leak free seal? I've tried using the silicone gasket supplied with my 5500w heating element (Denord 240v) as well as the 217 O-ring, but neither seems to do the trick. I've also been generous with the teflon tape as well, but that hasn't helped either.
Ideas? Due to the popularity and low price of the HF punch kit, I imagine there has to be some repeatable configuration that will prevent leaks, but so far I haven't come across any in my forum searches. Thanks in advance!
I'm currently working on an electric BIAB kettle and as the title explains, I used the HF knockout punch kit on my aluminum 42 quart pot before I realized the hole size is NOT 1-1/4". For those that were successful with the HF kit, what combination of O-rings/gaskets/shims are you using in order to create a leak free seal? I've tried using the silicone gasket supplied with my 5500w heating element (Denord 240v) as well as the 217 O-ring, but neither seems to do the trick. I've also been generous with the teflon tape as well, but that hasn't helped either.
Ideas? Due to the popularity and low price of the HF punch kit, I imagine there has to be some repeatable configuration that will prevent leaks, but so far I haven't come across any in my forum searches. Thanks in advance!
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