Punching hole through seam, safe?

[blither]

I bought a cheaper stock pot that has a seam in it.

I would like to make the whole for my valve where the seam is.

Should I avoid doing this or should I be ok? It is a concord stock pot, if that helps anyone.

Thanks!

 

[k1ngl1ves]

On an entire kettle, the only place you want to punch a hole is at the seam? Have you ever seen anything on the seam before in any pics posted anywhere?


I think you already know the answer...

 

[blither]

I mean, I was hoping it would be safe

They put the pretty label of the size right on the seam.

 

[k1ngl1ves]

You can punch through a seam, but it puts a lot of stress on the metal when punching. If you punch it, and then crack the seam, where will you be then?


I say it's safer to stay away, but go for it! Kettles aren't cheap...

 

[RufusBrewer]

A seam is the last place I would drill or punch a hole. I woud employ any solution that allowed me to avoid drilling or punching on a seam.

 

[slym2none]

Yeah - don't punch a hole at the seam. Just... don't. Please.

 

[blither]

I figured that would be the case.

Just wanted some confirmation.

Thanks for the responses.