Is there anyone here who has went through and replaced all their NPT connections with triclamps? After cleaning my ball valves last night, Spike's v4+ kettles look a lot more attractive. I have asked them about sending in my v3 kettles to replace the NPT ports with 1.5" triclamps, and was told they can not do it. A recent thread about a leaky ball valve, and past experience with a leaky 3 way diverter got me thinking.
I have 5 ball valves in my setup with my kettles and pump. I'm just spitballing here, but could I go through and replace them one by one with butterfly valves? I know it's pricey, but wonder if it's worth considering. I figure besides the valves, there's the adapters, gaskets, and clamps. Those would be add-ons anyways if I ever upgraded my kettles.
At the very least, I'd like to do this with my boil kettle since it has welded fittings. Stupid idea or worth considering?
I have 5 ball valves in my setup with my kettles and pump. I'm just spitballing here, but could I go through and replace them one by one with butterfly valves? I know it's pricey, but wonder if it's worth considering. I figure besides the valves, there's the adapters, gaskets, and clamps. Those would be add-ons anyways if I ever upgraded my kettles.
At the very least, I'd like to do this with my boil kettle since it has welded fittings. Stupid idea or worth considering?