well i have everything i need minus the washers. Including shipping a pack of 10 at fastneal is almost $18. what outside diameter does the washer need to be? my home depot has 5/8 SS flat washers, but not 5/8 SS fender washers. will the flat washers work for this?
And regarding the high temp hose -- please re-read the thread. I no longer recommend using that AT ALL. More trouble than it is worth.
If you can get all stainless hose clamps, they still work the best. I have since switched back to them. But if you can find rigid, high temp tubing, that stuff works like a charm. I got mine at Rona (sort of like a Lowes up here in Canada).
All SS clamps aren't that hard to come by. The big box stores might not have them, but a plumbing store will. If you don't want to be bothered hunting for them, lots of people in this thread have used nylon zip ties with great success. Or you can use a compression fitting instead of the barb if you want something more secure.
I have my mash tun pretty much built, except the marine store I went to only had 1/2" ss fender washers and I have no ability to cut them.
Anyone got an extra 5/8" ss washer they could send me? I would be happy to reimburse you for it. I'm real anxious to start my first AG batch so let me know! Thanks
You might try a garden hose gasket on the inside, worked for me.
I built this over the weekend, and cannot get it to stop leaking. I admit that I tightened the fighuck out of it the first time. Any chance that could have ruined the factor seal?
If it still leaks after backing it off, I've decided to go out and get some 100% silicone to put around the SS washer on the inside.
Also wanted to let the folks around my area that the Menards in Crest Hill has some 5/8 ID SS washers. I may have a few extra once all is said and done too.
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