oberon567
Well-Known Member
As others, I was unable to get the 5/8" stainless steel. 5/8" zinc/steel was easy, though, and $0.30 each. So those went on the outside as spacers. What I was able to find easily in SS were 3/4". And the o-rings I bought came in a pack of 20 or so. So, I added a few o-rings on the inside, along with the 3/4" spacer, and it was all good. (I did have to use 2 o-rings and 4 washers on the outside to get it nice and tight).
So, for those of you suffering with the 5/8" SS washers, if you don't follow the advice above and just buy everything all at once online, you could probably go ahead and try a 3/4" SS...
Once I got it nice and tight, it went for 75 minutes with no leaks. Didnt do a heat temp test
EDIT - Looking at the Bargain Fittings website... the kit there was about $15 cheaper than what I spent on parts (not counting shipping). Damn.
So, for those of you suffering with the 5/8" SS washers, if you don't follow the advice above and just buy everything all at once online, you could probably go ahead and try a 3/4" SS...
Once I got it nice and tight, it went for 75 minutes with no leaks. Didnt do a heat temp test
EDIT - Looking at the Bargain Fittings website... the kit there was about $15 cheaper than what I spent on parts (not counting shipping). Damn.