Golddiggie
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I don't know about you, but all the valves I have that need heat protection are 3 piece models.
Heat Shield Prototypes
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I don't know about you, but all the valves I have that need heat protection are 3 piece models.
CanadianQuaffer
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Mine are just standard 1/2" SS ball valves.
Sweetness! Way to go Bobby_M
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Actually, that one will fit a 3 piece as well. The one catch is that you have to temporarily remove the bottom two bolts which is simple if you have the nuts on the vessel side.
I'll snap a pic tomorrow.
Bobby
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I have some production units ready to go in limited quantities and just thought I'd throw up some of the latest pictures. To be completely honest, the assembly of these is a total pain in the butt. Even with a pneumatic riveter, I'm still punching the holes and removing the mandrels by hand.
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Looks nice, of course with an electric setup......
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I just HAD to spend the bucks on a metal stamp too!
stevea1210
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Awesome, i've been waiting for these to be ready. I'm looking to order a couple of them from you, but need help on which size to get on one of them.
3 are easy - your WLSL sight glass and 2 ball valves.
However my BK has this sightglass: Weldless KEG Sight Gauge kit
The compression fitting is about 13/16" across (put a wrench on it). Which of the heat shields would best fit that sight glass?
3 are easy - your WLSL sight glass and 2 ball valves.
However my BK has this sightglass: Weldless KEG Sight Gauge kit
The compression fitting is about 13/16" across (put a wrench on it). Which of the heat shields would best fit that sight glass?
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Well, the large clip would fit but I don't think you want that big plate sticking out. If you want the large clip on the smaller plate, order an extra large and put a comment in during checkout that you want a 3x3 plate on one of the large ones. The large pricing is more related to the attachment labor for the larger clips (two holes, two rivets).
Rob_B
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Bobby_M said:
But they look great!
stevea1210
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Thanks Bobby. I just placed the order. 4 shields and a few SS fittings.
Golddiggie
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Would one of the shields work for the Blichmann kettle sight glass assembly?
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I have no idea because I haven't had the chance to get my hands on one. I think the small plate with the larger clip would be the best bet.
Large ones sold out already
Sent you an e-mail!! 
Sent you an e-mail!!
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Stock current as of right this second:
Small - for WLSL 27
Large - for LTS kit 8
Small - With Large Clip 4
Large - Horizontal for ball valve 3
These things take a while to put together but I'm getting faster at it. Found a sweet antique metal punch in a box of my grandfather's tools.
Small - for WLSL 27
Large - for LTS kit 8
Small - With Large Clip 4
Large - Horizontal for ball valve 3
These things take a while to put together but I'm getting faster at it. Found a sweet antique metal punch in a box of my grandfather's tools.
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Just a quick note for anyone that was waiting for more stock. I banged out 25 of them last night. The large ones for ball valves were more popular than expected.
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OKAY! I finally broke down and bought a spot welder so I can keep up with these. There should be another 20 or so in stock for each variety if you were waiting for them.
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I finally had a brew club member bring his 15 gallon version in and I can say for sure that the Small with Large Clip version clips on snuggly to that square block at the bottom. They're going to give me feedback after their next brew.
Oh, $10 flat pricing on all heat shields due to snappy faster spot welding technique... woot!
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Here's how they fit. This is the Small with Large Clip or HS.SM.LC.
