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Stainless Steel 1/2" Barbed Elbow?

Discussion in 'Equipment/Sanitation' started by jcraig, Nov 23, 2011.

 

  1. #1
    jcraig

    Member

    Posted Nov 23, 2011
    So, apparently there is no such thing as a Stainless Steel 1/2" NPT x 1/2" Barbed Elbow fitting. I have been searching the internet for about 3 days now and cannot find one. Basically, I need this fitting;

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    ...but with a 1/2" barb (instead of 3/8").

    I purchased the Bargainfittings.com cooler bulkhead kit with the optional female 1/2" hose barb for the inside fitting to connect to a false bottom. However, every false bottom I find has a 3/8" barbed elbow. I purchased the AIHB False Bottom without the fittings assuming I could put one together with a 1/2" barb. No such luck.

    Looks likes I should have gone with a standard 1/2" coupler, and attached a 3/8" barb instead. The only other option I can think of is to use a 1/2" 90deg. Street elbow, and attach a 1/2" straight barb for the false bottom connection.

    Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
     
  2. #2
    Bsquared

    Well-Known Member  

    Posted Nov 24, 2011
    eBay My World - mainlandvf

    email this guy, i got fittings like these a while back from him. he does not have any listed right now...as far as i could see. but he might have some.
     
  3. #3
    jcraig

    Member

    Posted Nov 24, 2011
    Excellent! Thanks so much Bryan. Just ordered this one;
    90* HOSE BARB 1/2" ID X 1/2" MPT HEX BREWING 316 <HB628 | eBay

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    I know most use the 3/8" barbed elbow in cooler mash tuns, but I had already ordered the 1/2" female barbed elbow with my bulkhead (without the coupler) inside the MT, hopefully allowing more clearance for the false bottom, and perhaps a slightly reduced flow rate under the FB due to the larger diameter tubing.
     
  4. #4
    JonW

    Well-Known Member  

    Posted Nov 24, 2011
    Blichmann has a series of 1/2" NPT fittings that might work. Check out their 90 degree elbow. Since it is female, you may need a hex nipple for it.
    Blichmann Engineering

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    rcrabb22

    Well-Known Member  

    Posted Nov 24, 2011
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    Rondacker

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Nov 24, 2011
    How about a 90_deg street el?
    You can force 1/2" silicone over the threads. My plan is to use them rather than barbed fittings for better flow.
    You would need a nipple though.
     
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    aubiecat

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 25, 2013
    Brew Hardware has these. :)
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    rajendrafittings

    New Member

    Posted Aug 22, 2014
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    acidrain

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Aug 22, 2014
    These are by far the best fittings on the market in my opinion.
    They are 1/2" inside diameter and you have to stretch the hose over them, which is easily done.
     
  10. #10
    aubiecat

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Aug 23, 2014
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