keggle holes too large. Plug it?

[TallahasseeBrew]

I acquired a keggle as part of a bulk purchase a while ago and finally am getting to it, and to my disappointment discovered the holes that were drilled in it are 1 1/8 in diameter. Way too big to accomodate the 1/2 inch weldless bulkhead fittings from bargain fittings. What should I do here? i tried an adapter, but it is also too small. I don't want to get it welded, because I don't trust local welders, and I'm not investing in silver soldering equipment for one job. Anyone have any ideas on how to make it work, or have any leads on a weldless plug for a hole that size?

 

[TallahasseeBrew]

I found a place that sells adapters finally...yay.

 

[day_trippr]

Might leave a pointer to it here as someone someday will be looking for it

Cheers!

 

[TallahasseeBrew]

https://minibrew.com/collections/ne...seal-weld-less-bulkhead?variant=6958587346991

1/2 inch npt bulkhead says to drill a 1 1/8 hole. Perfect for me. Plus I like the flat O ring

 

[day_trippr]

Thanks for posting that, looks like a neat solution for a not-uncommon problem.

Cheers!

 

[TallahasseeBrew]

the parts came in yesterday. I'm totally happy with them, they sealed up great, I like the flat O ring, and they fixed the issue.

they are reverse threaded, so bear that in mind.