How to mount ball lock posts on plastic lid

[timsch]

I'm looking to purchase a pressure kit to use for putting together a setup like this. What I've not found is how the plastic ball lock is attached to the lid. Per the item description, The kit inlcudes two plastic female threaded ball lock fittings with barbs, which thread onto the existing openings atop the FermZilla's lid.

From this I take it that I need a male thread. Please clue me in. thanks.

 

[VikeMan]

That would be the wrong kit, which is for a specific fermenter (Fermzilla), which has openings/threads to fit the parts in that kit.

To adapt a Fermonster lid, you'll need two ball lock post bulkheads...one for liquid and one for gas:

Ball Lock Post Bulkhead - Bev Out | MoreBeer

This bev out ball lock bulkhead assembly allows you to add a ball lock post just about anywhere. Use in conjunction with the gas in bulkhead to create...

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Ball Lock Post Bulkhead - Gas In | MoreBeer

This gas in ball lock bulkhead assembly allows you to add a ball lock post just about anywhere. Create your own pressure vessel or attach it to one of our...

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You'll also need a slightly longer dip tube for liquid side (so there's something sticking out to attach the hose to). This one looks like it's long enough:

Dip Tube | Gas In | Corny Keg Part | MoreBeer

For the gas in side. Stainless steel construction, approximately 2 inches in length. Free shipping over $59.

www.morebeer.com

Also, you'll need a hose and a float, which you can see here:

Replacement Floating Dip Tube for FermZilla | MoreBeer

Direct replacement of the 31" floating dip tube included with the FermZilla Pressure Kits. If you're looking for a floating dip tube to use...

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If you haven't already, be sure to read that entire Fermonster mod thread. There are lots of good tips in there.

 

[McMullan]

You'll need bulkhead type ball lock fittings. Use a step drill bit for holes in plastic lids, for cleanest job. The holes are better a tad tight so the fittings almost have to be screwed in, to achieve a reliable seal every time. Don"t over tighten and distort the o-rings. Hand tight plus a little extra is best.

 

[timsch]

That would be the wrong kit, which is for a specific fermenter (Fermzilla), which has openings/threads to fit the parts in that kit.

To adapt a Fermonster lid, you'll need two ball lock post bulkheads...one for liquid and one for gas:

Ball Lock Post Bulkhead - Bev Out | MoreBeer

This bev out ball lock bulkhead assembly allows you to add a ball lock post just about anywhere. Use in conjunction with the gas in bulkhead to create...

www.morebeer.com

Ball Lock Post Bulkhead - Gas In | MoreBeer

This gas in ball lock bulkhead assembly allows you to add a ball lock post just about anywhere. Create your own pressure vessel or attach it to one of our...

www.morebeer.com

You'll also need a slightly longer dip tube for liquid side (so there's something sticking out to attach the hose to). This one looks like it's long enough:

Dip Tube | Gas In | Corny Keg Part | MoreBeer

For the gas in side. Stainless steel construction, approximately 2 inches in length. Free shipping over $59.

www.morebeer.com

Also, you'll need a hose and a float, which you can see here:

Replacement Floating Dip Tube for FermZilla | MoreBeer

Direct replacement of the 31" floating dip tube included with the FermZilla Pressure Kits. If you're looking for a floating dip tube to use...

www.morebeer.com

If you haven't already, be sure to read that entire Fermonster mod thread. There are lots of good tips in there.

Thanks for the details. Much appreciated.

I will read the full mod thread, but admit to itching to get parts on order 1st.

 

[Bobby_M]

I didn't do the price comparisons, but I have this kit that uses a better bulkhead design. The orings are captured in a groove in the base fitting.

Weldless Ball Lock Gas and Liquid Bulkheads with Floating Dip Tube

Brewhardware.com has built a solid reputation for offering the best retrofit sight glass kits available to the homebrew market with a consistent high level of customer support both pre and post sale. We feel a great sense of pride reading through all the positive reviews of our products and...

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[VikeMan]

I didn't do the price comparisons, but I have this kit that uses a better bulkhead design. The orings are captured in a groove in the base fitting.

Weldless Ball Lock Gas and Liquid Bulkheads with Floating Dip Tube

Brewhardware.com has built a solid reputation for offering the best retrofit sight glass kits available to the homebrew market with a consistent high level of customer support both pre and post sale. We feel a great sense of pride reading through all the positive reviews of our products and...

www.brewhardware.com

That base groove looks like a really good idea. Tell me that the O-rings are a standard size (and what that size is), and I will immediately buy a set, plus an extra gas bulkhead.

 

[Bobby_M]

That base groove looks like a really good idea. Tell me that the O-rings are a standard size (and what that size is), and I will immediately buy a set, plus an extra gas bulkhead.

It's a #111 like the keg post.

 

[VikeMan]

It's a #111 like the keg post.

Perfect! Bulkhead/diptube set and additional gas bulkhead ordered. If the captured O-ring design works out, no more eyeballing/second guessing the "squeeze-out." Thanks Sir.