Extra large return hole in keggle?

[mavrick1903]

I bored an extra element sized hole in my keggle in the wrong end. I did the element hole first, so I could have a hole to put some water in for plasma cutting the kettle hole. So I got the element hole, the thermocouple hole, and the return line is now extra big 1.5"+. bottom drain through the oem spear hole. I'm now unsure what to do with my mistaken large return hole? Thoughts?

 

[mavrick1903]

Anyone?

 

[Henrythe9th]

you could put a step reducer coupler in something like this 1" to 3/4"
http://www.mcmaster.com/#stainless-steel-pipe-fittings-and-pipe/=d1pilj

 

[mavrick1903]

Thanks Henry. I've also measured the opening. I'm dealing with a 1.5" hole. I could use 1.5" tri-clamp ferrules I guess and go from there. if anyone else has input, please chime in. Looking to order kettle hardware later this week.

 

[Henrythe9th]

tri clamp will work, the bushing I tried to link is 1.75 OD
heres the part # 45525K649

in general reducer bushing have a larger OD than a Straight bushing/coupler