I know Blichmann used to sell these. Can anyone tell me where to find 1/2" NPT SS 3-way ball valves? I'd like to use them in lieu of Ts and standard ball valves.
3-way Ball Valves?
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Thanks...I've used Buy Fittings Online before and have been happy, but they do not have what I want. I'll check it out.
dutchoven
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Duda Diesel sells them ... http://www.dudadiesel.com/bv.php
tjpfeister
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I can tell you from months of searching and pricing before my own build, Dudadiesel has the best price on 3way T-port valves.
jpalarchio
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Ordered mine from here: http://www.directmaterial.com/
They had the best pricing with shipping when I ordered (around March).
Make sure you pay attention to "T" versus "L" styles.
They had the best pricing with shipping when I ordered (around March).
Make sure you pay attention to "T" versus "L" styles.
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I assume looking at the material that I want the T so I can shut off all flow and that the valves are safe for brewing.
Thanks!
Ordered mine from Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0075DNEY4/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
T- type.
Works great.
T- type.
Works great.
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OK....last question, T or L? I have a hard time believing that I need the T valve and I wonder it its hard to make sure it gets closed. I am thinking
I have two March pumps, 3 kettles and my MT is fitted with an Autosparge. I also recirculate at flameout in my BK to whirlpool.
I am ready to start connecting everything so it is less hose switching or NO hose switching during brew day.
I have two March pumps, 3 kettles and my MT is fitted with an Autosparge. I also recirculate at flameout in my BK to whirlpool.
I am ready to start connecting everything so it is less hose switching or NO hose switching during brew day.
dutchoven
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Depends on your setup. If you only want to direct flow from one inlet (say, a pump) to one of two outlets (kettles, chiller, etc), L or T valves will work. If you want to direct from one inlet to two outlets, or pass flow through the valve, you'll want T valves. You may need both depending on your setup.
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I knew it was setup dependent and I do not know exactly where my limitations are just yet. Are T valve hard to seal off at the 45 degree position?
dutchoven
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I'm not sure, as I don't own any 3-way valves, but booking at the diagrams, I'm not sure you can completely shut them off. Especially considering they're full port.
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"full port"? I am sure its obvious, but I am missing what that exactly tells me in a ball valve.
Full port means it is not restricted by the ball.
I have two sets (one T three way in line with a L for each pump) on my HERMS system, this way I dont have to change any hoses during the brew day , just open and close valves.
The liquid comes in to the pump then is pumped out of the T, with the T I can select that the liquid exits the top, or flows through to the L. ei from the HLT to trough the T and out the L is to fill the Mash. From the HLT and out of the T is for sparging. Also with the L, I can turn it so the mash leaves through the same L and exits to the second pump.
I have two sets (one T three way in line with a L for each pump) on my HERMS system, this way I dont have to change any hoses during the brew day , just open and close valves.
The liquid comes in to the pump then is pumped out of the T, with the T I can select that the liquid exits the top, or flows through to the L. ei from the HLT to trough the T and out the L is to fill the Mash. From the HLT and out of the T is for sparging. Also with the L, I can turn it so the mash leaves through the same L and exits to the second pump.
lpdjshaw
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"Full Port" just means that the opening diameter in the ball is the same as what the valve is labeled as, i.e. a normal 1/2" valve only has about a .35" opening (roughly, depending on mfg.) and a "full port" 1/2" valve will have an opening of about .55". The biggest advantage of full port valves are using them on the intake side of your pump to help avoid cavitation.
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