nyer
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I need to order disconnects. I already oredered 1/2" ID silicone hoses. I was looking at #'s 6739k68 and 6739k59, are those going to create a restriction in flow? It looks like I will be choking down the 1/2" ID line.
Meh, I use those. You won't get 100% flow, but for 5 and 10 gallon batches their fine for me. My march pumps prime and work fine with them as well.
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Can you whirlpool with these?
Aren't those brass? You could go with aluminum Cam Locks for almost the same price.
Actaully, that 6739k68 is 8 bucks per?!?!? You would save money going with Aluminum Cam Locks.
http://store.proflowdynamics.com/modules/store/-Aluminum_C69.cfm
Before you order, look into the Street Elbow option. I don't suggest the Cam Locks with hose barbs.
When you remove a camlock does the flow get stopped like with a disconnect? .
No the flow does not stop. You attach them to ball valves.
Type B for the Female end. That attaches to a Street Elbow. I grind down the other threads on the elbow and slip the hose over the now smooth 'threads'.
For the Male it is type A or F depending on what you are putting it on.
No the flow does not stop. You attach them to ball valves.
Type B for the Female end. That attaches to a Street Elbow. I grind down the other threads on the elbow and slip the hose over the now smooth 'threads'.
For the Male it is type A or F depending on what you are putting it on.
From where?
what size hose? no clamp?
This is where you can get the 1/2" NPT camlocks from Proflow Dynamics:
http://store.proflowdynamics.com/modules/store/-Couplings-for-Homebrewers-_C12074.cfm
These are all stainless, which are preferable to aluminum for easier cleanability. I was able to get everything I needed for $60 for my full all-grain system. At the moment, morebeer has the 1/2" street elbows in brass for cheap in their clearance section, so that's a possibility. I have also recently found that Home Depot carries Lead-free brass 1/2" NPT ball valves for $7.50 apiece. If you're on a budget then those are some ways to go easier on the pocket book.
You'll then need some silicone o-rings instead of the ones they come with. McMaster-Carr has them with part #: 9396K31. It's a pack of 50, but you can use these o-rings in conjunction with a lot of the weldless fittings out there as well, so it's nice to have backups.
Their hose barbs look nearly full port - are they? Those might be nicer than the bargain fittings version. Can you tell if these are interchangeable with the ones provided by BF?
Their hose barbs look nearly full port - are they? Those might be nicer than the bargain fittings version. Can you tell if these are interchangeable with the ones provided by BF?
The only time you need a clamp is post pump where you might forget to open a downstream valve. Without any backpressure, it won't leak at all.
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