"NPT" drain ball valves

[ZmannR2]

OK, I wanna buy the Bayou classic 1440 and install a drain valve on it. For the life of me I cannot find what parts to buy for this.

Since the pot won't have a weld on it, I gotta drill a hole. Which valve and accessories should I buy once this is done? Also, how can any o-rings or anything withstand the heat of my burner since it will be so low on the pot itself?

Here's a link to all the valves AHS offers:

http://austinhomebrew.com/search.asp?keyword=valve&search=

It seems like the ones I see are ready to screw onto an NPT weld or something, mine will just have a hole

 

[cegan09]

You need a weedless bulkhead to attach to your pot. The bulkhead will have an NPT thread for the ball valve to screw onto.

Example
http://www.northernbrewer.com/brewi...less-valve-kits/isoflow-single-piece-bulkhead

Edit to add:
You should have a heat shield to keep the extra heat pouring off the burner from hitting the ball valve and climbing up around it.

 

[MrVix]

AustinHomebrew's 24-5010 comes complete, ready to install, with built-in bulkhead and a recessed oring groove. Just take it out of the package and install it. The oring is high temp silicone.

 

[Bobby_M]

I have the 1440 for $69 and I'll install a "true" weldless bulkhead, 2pc ball valve, hose barb and a short length of silicone tubing for $45. Be aware that weldless bulkheads (as they are sometimes horribly misnamed in the industry) are not all created equal.

https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/bayou1440.htm
https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/wldraininstall.htm

If you're intent on installing it yourself, the bulkhead by itself is https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/truebulkheadelbarb.htm

 

[ImNoExpert]

I have the 1440 for $69 and I'll install a "true" weldless bulkhead, 2pc ball valve, hose barb and a short length of silicone tubing for $45. Be aware that weldless bulkheads (as they are sometimes horribly misnamed in the industry) are not all created equal.

https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/bayou1440.htm
https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/wldraininstall.htm

If you're intent on installing it yourself, the bulkhead by itself is https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/truebulkheadelbarb.htm

I'd suggest this.

 

[BeardedBrews]

I have the 1440 for $69 and I'll install a "true" weldless bulkhead, 2pc ball valve, hose barb and a short length of silicone tubing for $45. Be aware that weldless bulkheads (as they are sometimes horribly misnamed in the industry) are not all created equal.

https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/bayou1440.htm
https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/wldraininstall.htm

If you're intent on installing it yourself, the bulkhead by itself is https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/truebulkheadelbarb.htm

+1 for letting Bobby handle it. His fittings are top-notch and his prices are extremely fair.

 

[Firewalker11]

+1 for letting bobby handle it. His fittings are top-notch and his prices are extremely fair.

+2

 

[ZmannR2]

I have the 1440 for $69 and I'll install a "true" weldless bulkhead, 2pc ball valve, hose barb and a short length of silicone tubing for $45. Be aware that weldless bulkheads (as they are sometimes horribly misnamed in the industry) are not all created equal.

https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/bayou1440.htm
https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/wldraininstall.htm

If you're intent on installing it yourself, the bulkhead by itself is https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/truebulkheadelbarb.htm

Awesome! I'll be ordering today! Thanks

 

[Firewalker11]

I love mine!

 

[ZmannR2]

I have the 1440 for $69 and I'll install a "true" weldless bulkhead, 2pc ball valve, hose barb and a short length of silicone tubing for $45. Be aware that weldless bulkheads (as they are sometimes horribly misnamed in the industry) are not all created equal.

https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/bayou1440.htm
https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/wldraininstall.htm

I'm trying to order this installed like you said but your bulkhead is out of stock? Will they be back in stock soon?

 

[Bobby_M]

I should have them middle of next week.