Where to get a kettle welded in Oregon?

[aprichman]

I have a used Spike kettle coming that I would like to add a whirlpool port to. I guess that means I would want a threaded coupler or triclamp added. Does anyone know if any welders in Oregon could do this? I searched google but the few welders I saw were focused on microbreweries and not home brew equipment. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[vince805]

another option, if you cant find a welder, is the pull through silver solder bulkheads from bobby_m (brewhardware.com).


https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/ptbulkhead.htm

That along with one of his new whirlpool arms is a slick setup. I will be doing this within the next week or so.
https://www.brewhardware.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SpinCycle

 

[aprichman]

another option, if you cant find a welder, is the pull through silver solder bulkheads from bobby_m (brewhardware.com).


https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/ptbulkhead.htm

That along with one of his new whirlpool arms is a slick setup. I will be doing this within the next week or so.
https://www.brewhardware.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SpinCycle

That looks really slick but I don't have any of the tools and I'm in a 1 bedroom apartment with minimal space. Even drilling a hole for a weldless fitting would require quite a few tools I don't have.

 

[shutupjojo]

Napa auto parts aka Davidsons in Mcminnville. Ask for Glenn in the machine shop.

 

[frodus17]

I found this guy locally, seems like a knowledgeable guy.

http://pdxtigwelding.com/stainless-steel-tig-welding/

 

[aprichman]

Sent off an email to the welder in Portland and if that doesn't work I'll try the other welder in McMinnville

 

[lightjt]

I would call Synergy in Eugene 541-515-6518

 

[aprichman]

I got quoted $55 without the coupler (which I will have to provide) does anyone know if that's reasonable?

Also is this the coupler I want for a ball valve on the outside and an elbow and hose barb on the inside?

https://www.brewershardware.com/1-2-FPT-Full-Coupler-304-Stainless-Steel.html

 

[stevehaun]

Yes and yes - providing it is a skilled tig welder.