Gas Needle Valve

Does anyone know where I can find a gas needle valve with the following connections?

1/2" FPT x 3/8" Flare

 

Check this thread where I posted about my needle valve find.

http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/needle-valve-222705/

 

And....War Eagle!!!

 

I am connecting to 1/2" black pipe which it looks like this will attach to, but what about the 3/8" flare side? Do I need to get a 1/2" MPT x 3/8" flare piece to go on the other side of this valve?

And War Damn Eagle!

 

I would probably go that route. I did not see any flare ends on their website. Shipping was pretty quick, order went out the day I called. I hope you're not using that teflon tape for gas. I used the crazy sticky putty stuff. Reminds me of Stik-em from the NFL back in the day!!!

 

Yeah I used yellow teflon tape.

 

Use the putty! Seals better and stays pliable for some time. I've heard of many leaks with the use of the yellow tape.

 

Here is a guy that used and 90* street to connect to the needle valve I think you are talking about....there is a pic with detail...

http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/weldless-brew-stand-174224/index3.html

Post #29

 

I found my needle valves on site. They have a good selection and reasonable prices. The service was excellent!

http://www.bigway.com/CARTgallery6.htm

Hope this helps.

Cheers!

 

Those are all for propane. I needed them for natural gas. Too bad I like the prices on the above site.

 

Would you use the putty, and then put yellow teflon tape over that?

 

No just the plumbers putty. I had only one leak while plumbing my gas line and Brutus, and that was on the pilot for the burner. Great stuff.

 

I've only used yellow tape and never had a leak. That putty gets real messy real quick. Just IMO, though.

 

lol yes it can get very messy but is easier to use.

 

Yes, I agree! Especially if you're running large amounts of piping... it is so much quicker. I suppose it's not that messy, now that I think about it... but on a side note, when running natural gas piping under a crawl space, in a basement, etc, I always use both the yellow tape AND the pipe dope - the guaranteed best way to prevent a leak.

 

You should give them a call.

I am no expert but I think these valves may work for you. They are gas rated valves. I know there are real differences between NG pressure regulators and propane regulators as well as in the burners. Not sure on the needle valves (it is a simple orifice with a needle that restricts the flow! ).

Call the site. They will be able to help.

Good luck.

Cheers!

 

Thanks. Too late though I already have the other ones and they are installed on the B10. Work great!!! Thanks for the link though.