I have searched the forums for awhile about rust and removing it. But my problem is I didn't use stainless coupling...and it rusted. I believe the couplings are "merchant couplings" (not galvenized). If all the rust is removed with a stainless wire wheel will it be ok to use?
Didn't use stainless couplings
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... I hate to tell you; but no. You can use it but it'll rust again. I don't really know the best way to keep this from happening. something along the lines of cutting it out and replacing it with a stainless plate and a stainless coupler welded into the plate... Sorry for the bad news brother.
thanks, I kinda thought that. I'm going to try to clean it and run one quick batch through. I just went and picked up a stainless wire wheel and a nylon wire wheel. I guess the worse that could happen is a little off flavor from any rust residue.
Just make sure you don't leave any oils or anything on them.
Is this on your mash tun? Why not just replace it with stainless?
It's in my HLT/MT/and BK. I had these made a few years back and haven't used them in while. After you remove them wouldn't the opening be too big for 1/2"? or would you just go to a 3/4 or 1" and reduce down? also what would be the best way to remove it (die grinder/ hammer...)? sorry for all the questions? trying to salvage them.
Oh, these are couplings that were welded in? That's a tough one. I think grinding the weld bead away would be the first step and then a solid shot with a hammer on the inside while the coupling is sitting inside a larger coupling as a sleeve as a backing. There's a chance you'll have to go up a size but it's better than rusty-brew.
