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#10 stopper with hole for thermowell-where to find

Discussion in 'Equipment/Sanitation' started by Brewsncrabs, Jan 24, 2015.

 

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    Brewsncrabs

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 24, 2015
    I am looking for a #10 stopper that has a second hole punched in it for a thermowell to be used in a plastic carboy. I dont need the thermowell, just the stopper. I drilled a second hole in one of mine, but the hole really needs to be punched I guess. Searches have turned up nothing, except this-http://www.williamsbrewing.com/THERMOWELL-FOR-PLASTIC-CARBOYS-P2596.aspx , but as I said, I dont need the thermowell. I bought a carboy hood, but the fit is not that great and I do not like using it. These have to exist separately somewhere, but where?
     
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    Bobby_M

    Vendor and Brewer  

    Posted Jan 25, 2015
    The best way to drill a rubber stopper is to take a scrap piece of tubing and cut a couple slots in the end. Chuck it into and drill and go for it. It cuts a plug out.
     
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    Brewsncrabs

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 25, 2015
    Great idea! Thanks!
     
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    Stealthcruiser

    Supporting Member  

    Posted Jan 28, 2015
    They drill pretty good too, after a dunk in liquid Nitrogen..........:)
     
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    GreyRaven

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jul 21, 2015
    THANK YOU! I tried the idea of punching it through using a sharpened tube and wasn't having any luck. I cut a couple notches in the tube, mounted it in the drill press, and it worked perfectly.
     
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