Single Tier Unistrut Build

[Lgaddy44]

Hlt:

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Mash Tun:

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Boil Kettle:

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[Lgaddy44]

Delivery today brought me a new hop spider, some fittings I needed to finish my pick up tubes, and my new custom coil. This thing is beautiful compared to the one I massacred. I should be able to finish my kettles this weekend. Can you tell which one was made by pros? (Thank you Stainless Brewing)

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[Lgaddy44]

Knocked out the final few connectors on the kettles today, and tried a test run, pumping some water through each. Unfortunately, I did find a couple leaks. The knockout kit I was using, tore a little on a couple of the holes. I even tried to put o-rings on both sides, in hopes that if one didn't do the trick, the one on the other side would. I think I might have some high temp silicone lying around. Either that or look for some bigger gaskets.

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[lschiavo]

I'd try gaskets before silicone. You will at least be able to take it apart/put back together much easier if needed.

Looking good though. I have been way too busy to work on mine so I am enjoying your progress

 

[Lgaddy44]

I'd try gaskets before silicone. You will at least be able to take it apart/put back together much easier if needed.

Very good point! I hadn't even thought about that, but definitely a HUGE long term factor. Thanks.

 

[63belair]

Do you have pictures of the tears on the holes? Is it something you could file out?

 

[Lgaddy44]

I did file them a bit but I think the tear on at least one (if not all) of the holes, crept a little further than the seal of the o-ring. Once I find some bigger gaskets, I'll take it apart and get some photos.