Gas Needle Valve

[ox1574]

Does anyone know where I can find a gas needle valve with the following connections?

1/2" FPT x 3/8" Flare

 

[HopHead24]

Check this thread where I posted about my needle valve find.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/needle-valve-222705/

 

[HopHead24]

And....War Eagle!!!

 

[ox1574]

Check this thread where I posted about my needle valve find.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/needle-valve-222705/

I am connecting to 1/2" black pipe which it looks like this will attach to, but what about the 3/8" flare side? Do I need to get a 1/2" MPT x 3/8" flare piece to go on the other side of this valve?

And War Damn Eagle!

 

[HopHead24]

I would probably go that route. I did not see any flare ends on their website. Shipping was pretty quick, order went out the day I called. I hope you're not using that teflon tape for gas. I used the crazy sticky putty stuff. Reminds me of Stik-em from the NFL back in the day!!!

 

[ox1574]

Yeah I used yellow teflon tape.

 

[HopHead24]

Yeah I used yellow teflon tape.

Use the putty! Seals better and stays pliable for some time. I've heard of many leaks with the use of the yellow tape.

 

[J-Malone]

Here is a guy that used and 90* street to connect to the needle valve I think you are talking about....there is a pic with detail...

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/weldless-brew-stand-174224/index3.html

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[lanvp]

I found my needle valves on site. They have a good selection and reasonable prices. The service was excellent!

http://www.bigway.com/CARTgallery6.htm

Hope this helps.

Cheers!

 

[HopHead24]

I found my needle valves on site. They have a good selection and reasonable prices. The service was excellent!

http://www.bigway.com/CARTgallery6.htm

Those are all for propane. I needed them for natural gas. Too bad I like the prices on the above site.

 

[ox1574]

Use the putty! Seals better and stays pliable for some time. I've heard of many leaks with the use of the yellow tape.

Would you use the putty, and then put yellow teflon tape over that?

 

[HopHead24]

No just the plumbers putty. I had only one leak while plumbing my gas line and Brutus, and that was on the pilot for the burner. Great stuff.

 

[EarthBound]

I've only used yellow tape and never had a leak. That putty gets real messy real quick. Just IMO, though.

 

[HopHead24]

lol yes it can get very messy but is easier to use.

 

[EarthBound]

Yes, I agree! Especially if you're running large amounts of piping... it is so much quicker. I suppose it's not that messy, now that I think about it... but on a side note, when running natural gas piping under a crawl space, in a basement, etc, I always use both the yellow tape AND the pipe dope - the guaranteed best way to prevent a leak.

 

[lanvp]

Those are all for propane. I needed them for natural gas. Too bad I like the prices on the above site.

You should give them a call.

I am no expert but I think these valves may work for you. They are gas rated valves. I know there are real differences between NG pressure regulators and propane regulators as well as in the burners. Not sure on the needle valves (it is a simple orifice with a needle that restricts the flow! ).

Call the site. They will be able to help.

Good luck.

Cheers!

 

[HopHead24]

You should give them a call.

I am no expert but I think these valves may work for you. They are gas rated valves. I know there are real differences between NG pressure regulators and propane regulators as well as in the burners. Not sure on the needle valves (it is a simple orifice with a needle that restricts the flow! ).

Thanks. Too late though I already have the other ones and they are installed on the B10. Work great!!! Thanks for the link though.