HERMS coil install

[kevy]

What do you guys think? Will it seal?
The bends on the coil were offset from eachother and I mounted them in line vertically, which put the fittings in a little bind

 

[sibelman]

I'd sure want to modify that top bend enough to even out the o-ring. Maybe someone can suggest a bending method/tool. Of course, you can test for leaking first...

 

[GilSwillBasementBrews]

If you attempt to bend the coil I would first fill the piece/area being bent with sand, or salt, something to prevent the tubing from crushing while bending.

 

[kevy]

I got it straightened out. Just needed to muscle it carefully. Next time I’ll buy a HLT with tri clamp fittings welded on for HERMS coil.
Thanks guys

 

[sibelman]

I got it straightened out. Just needed to muscle it carefully. Next time I’ll buy a HLT with tri clamp fittings welded on for HERMS coil.
Thanks guys

Glad it worked out.

Years ago, Spike welded one for me. I think BrewHardware also does custom welding. But the weldless one should work fine.

Cheers!

 

[Bobby_M]

If you would have just tightened the hell out of the locknut it would have worked itself out.

 

[Bobby_M]

If you attempt to bend the coil I would first fill the piece/area being bent with sand, or salt, something to prevent the tubing from crushing while bending.

In those cases you're not really putting a sharp bend in it, just slightly tweaking the coil orientation. No need to fill with sand for that.