SQ14 Burner - Keggle Ball Valve Install - Bargain Fittings

[jakecpunut]

Just wanted to post a couple of videos...

In the first video I'm testing out my new Bayou Classic SQ14 burner and getting a feel for my mash tun temps (heat absorption).

In the second video, I ordered and installed a ball valve kit that I purchased from Bargain Fittings. TOP NOTCH! Can't say enough good about the product, price and fast shipping!

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[BargainFittings]

Great install and great video! Thank you again for your order.

Looking forward to seeing you get some beer made with that rig.

 

[jakecpunut]

Great install and great video! Thank you again for your order.

Looking forward to seeing you get some beer made with that rig.

Thanks! And thanks again for a great product! Did my first AG this past Saturday! Had a blast and e/thing went really well! I'll have the video up sometime this week!

 

[fusa]

Nice video on installing the ball valve, wish I had seen it a couple of weeks ago before I installed mine. I'm not very good at following directions so assumed the 2 silicone o-rings were used, one inside, other outside, of course I had a small leak. Then after reading the directions on BargainFittings' site, I realized one was a spare. You also have a good explanation on how to determine where to drill the holes on the keg.

 

[BargainFittings]

I have edited the instructions on my site and changed the photo so it shows ONE o-ring.

Jake, would it be ok if I link to the videos off my site?

 

[jakecpunut]

I have edited the instructions on my site and changed the photo so it shows ONE o-ring.

Jake, would it be ok if I link to the videos off my site?

Sure! Help yourself and thanks!

 

[BargainFittings]

Added a page for customer videos and guides.

If you have a video, guide or a fanpage you want us to link to let us know!

 

[kyzersoze]

Thanks for this, just ordered!!!

 

[jakecpunut]

Added a page for customer videos and guides.

If you have a video, guide or a fanpage you want us to link to let us know!

AWESOME! thanks!

 

[dedhedjed]

Great videos! I have an almost identical setup and will be doing my first AG batch next week...I'd love to see a video of your brew day...

 

[SteveO44]

Man... I need a drill with more balls. I'm trying to drill into my keg and it's a royal PITA!

 

[jakecpunut]

Great videos! I have an almost identical setup and will be doing my first AG batch next week...I'd love to see a video of your brew day...

Hopefully I'll have it edited and uploaded in the next day or 2!

 

[jakecpunut]

Man... I need a drill with more balls. I'm trying to drill into my keg and it's a royal PITA!

Yeah it makes a difference.. i just had a 3/8" electric drill and a new bit and it only took like less than a minute to drill it out?

Using some sort of coolant on your bit will help too! Makes a big difference!!

 

[SteveO44]

Yeah it makes a difference.. i just had a 3/8" electric drill and a new bit and it only took like less than a minute to drill it out?

Using some sort of coolant on your bit will help too! Makes a big difference!!

A dull step-bit and a cordless drill was recipe for disaster.

I borrowed a corded drill and it ripped right through.

I can't seem to manage to get my ball valve tight enough though... I ordered mine from morebeer.com (I know, it was before I saw the bargainfittings site) and it doesn't have a locknut on the interior side so I can't get a good grip on the coupling.

 

[jakecpunut]

A dull step-bit and a cordless drill was recipe for disaster.

I borrowed a corded drill and it ripped right through.

I can't seem to manage to get my ball valve tight enough though... I ordered mine from morebeer.com (I know, it was before I saw the bargainfittings site) and it doesn't have a locknut on the interior side so I can't get a good grip on the coupling.

Actually I didn't tighten mine all the way either.. I was sure I had read somewhere that over tightening would cause leaks?? I can actually take the valve and turn it with my hand pretty easy. I mean it's not way loose, but enough that I can turn it. And no leaks!!

If you haven't already, just get it as tight as you can and toss some water in there and let it sit for a bit to see if you have any drips...

 

[jakecpunut]

Got the first all grain post/vids up...

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f36/my-first-all-grain-brew-day-id-say-successful-188509/