Brewtech BrewBucket Welding?

[joegbeer]

The handle on my Brewtech Brew Bucket popped off while carrying a fermented beer. Sigh.

I'm assuming I can take this to a welder and have the handle reattached. I know nothing about welding. Any advice on the type of welder I'm looking for? Google maps search just gives me a bunch of machine shops that don't look like they cater to one-off requests.

 

[tedzap]

In general welding thin stainless has unique challenges, and "Tig" welding is the process of choice.

However, these handles came "spot welded" to the tank which is a simpler repair.


I recommend finding a local community college that teaches welding, or a high school shop and see if the will help you out. The high school kids would probably get a kick out of it.

If no luck there, then look for someone who is used to working with stainless... preferably thin stainless.


Where are you located?

 

[joegbeer]

look for someone who is used to working with stainless

Thanks. I'll start calling around.

 

[IslandLizard]

The handle on my Brewtech Brew Bucket popped off while carrying a fermented beer. Sigh.

Jeez! How much beer was spilled? Big mess? Scraped legs?

That really shouldn't happen. Have you contacted SS Brewtech?

 

[MaxStout]

I think contacting SS Brewtech should be first on the list, before seeking a welder. Maybe they can work with you to make things right. Plus, they might appreciate the feedback on quality issues like that.

 

[Bobby_M]

For that kind of job, a spot welder is great but it's hard to gauge the penetration of a spot weld so failures are pretty common. I agree with asking SS if they'd swap it for you though. I'd firmly consider that a manufacturer defect unless they warn against moving them while full.