Stainless Camlocks review

[NathanJr]

That's what I figured. Thanks for the reply!

 

[SankePankey]

The pic on the pro-flow site is not for the 1/2", even though thats what you're supposed to be looking at. I'd guess its the 1" or the 1.5" or something, but it aint the 1/2".

 

[spoonyluv]

If anyone is building a Cam based system and looking for the higher ID/OD barbs, mainland valve and fittings can sell you a 1/2" MPT x 5/8" barb in SS with a 90 degree built in which can be combined with the B type to get the setup in BobbyM's video with 'almost' full 1/2" flow without having to grind threads.

The part is not listed on their ebay store (http://stores.ebay.com/Mainland-Valve-and-Fitting-Inc) but you can email them to get the part, cost is $10.40 each - not cheap but if you want the functionality, it's cheaper and simpler than combining an elbow and barb.

 

[MacBruver]

If anyone is building a Cam based system and looking for the higher ID/OD barbs, mainland valve and fittings can sell you a 1/2" MPT x 5/8" barb in SS with a 90 degree built in which can be combined with the B type to get the setup in BobbyM's video with 'almost' full 1/2" flow without having to grind threads.

The part is not listed on their ebay store (http://stores.ebay.com/Mainland-Valve-and-Fitting-Inc) but you can email them to get the part, cost is $10.40 each - not cheap but if you want the functionality, it's cheaper and simpler than combining an elbow and barb.

Do you have a picture of one of the fittings?

 

[spoonyluv]

It's essentially this part:http://cgi.ebay.com/90-HOSE-BARB-1-...ultDomain_0&hash=item2eaf35ed4a#ht_2347wt_905

but instead of 1/2"x1/2", it will be 1/2" x 5/8" barb.

 

[MacBruver]

Ah, gotcha. I bought all male-threaded QD's with the plan to do the street elbows, so I'm out of luck on those ones.

He also just has plain, straight 5/8" hose barbs for only $8 ea... that's the cheapest price I've seen anywhere: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200590143730#ht_2239wt_905

 

[zoso124]

Ah, gotcha. I bought all male-threaded QD's with the plan to do the street elbows, so I'm out of luck on those ones.

He also just has plain, straight 5/8" hose barbs for only $8 ea... that's the cheapest price I've seen anywhere: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200590143730#ht_2239wt_905

Those look great, though I'd like to know the size of the bore.

 

[spoonyluv]

Those look great, though I'd like to know the size of the bore.

More info from the vendor: he can also do a 3/4" barb on the same part (cost $9.58). The 3/4" bore has an ID of 19/32. He doesn't have a 5/8 in stock to check but based on the other numbers I'd guess it's slightly smaller than 1/2", probably 15/32".

 

[Dohboy]

Hi guys
I am trying to order a set of cam locks for my pots and am finding ti hard to get some to ship them to me ( i live in New Zealand) does anyone know a supplier that will ship internationally.
Thanks Dean

 

[TripleHopped]

This is what I did to hold the street 90's. It's a 12" x 1/2" sprinkler extension from one of the big DIY stores.

This is it after it was ground down.

These are the tools I used.

 

[bad coffee]

Hi guys
I am trying to order a set of cam locks for my pots and am finding ti hard to get some to ship them to me ( i live in New Zealand) does anyone know a supplier that will ship internationally.
Thanks Dean

Try Bobby M at brewhardware.com

B

 

[weetodd]

So I got 4 of these recently, mine have the white silicone gasket inside - it's a really tight fit to get them shut. What's the trick to get them latched? It can't be that I'm that big of a wuss.

 

[724b]

I had the same problem. I got silicone orings from mcmaster. These are a lot thinner and make it easier to latch.

So I got 4 of these recently, mine have the white silicone gasket inside - it's a really tight fit to get them shut. What's the trick to get them latched? It can't be that I'm that big of a wuss.

 

[wyzazz]

So I got 4 of these recently, mine have the white silicone gasket inside - it's a really tight fit to get them shut. What's the trick to get them latched? It can't be that I'm that big of a wuss.

Nope, you're a sissy...

 

[weetodd]

I am a wuss for sure - but I read this thread with guys saying they think they can do this one-handed without the rings and I'm thinking I might need to stand on them to get them closed...(and open for that matter)...

 

[wyzazz]

I am a wuss for sure - but I read this thread with guys saying they think they can do this one-handed without the rings and I'm thinking I might need to stand on them to get them closed...(and open for that matter)...

I'm just giving you a hard time, I purchased mine before anyone was supplying the silicone gaskets. I purchased some silicone orings to replace mine with, they open/close fairly easily with one hand.

 

[Islandboy85]

I got them with the silicone baskets. They're easy to latch and really a great way to brew.

 

[Bobby_M]

If you latch one side all the way, it makes the other one harder to latch. Close both at the same time.

 

[FishFace]

Order some silicone O Rings from bargain fittings. Pull out the white and replace with the red/orange. They also take a while to break in. Push the fittings together and make sure that you draw handles back at the same time. After a while you will be doing this one handed.

 

[vinylicious]

FYI, I just ordered some Camlock fittings from Pro Flow Dynamics this morning. They had Type F fittings in stock and told me they would ship today.

 

[rellot]

Anybody else just use copper pipe and fittings?

If you want to, you could add an elbow as well. I imagine it would work on silicone as well as on the thermoplastic I use.

It's cheap and avoids brass.

 

[Bobby_M]

Certainly nothing wrong with it. I just made the decision to go 100% stainless.

 

[rellot]

makes sense. When I can, if it is just as good a solution (or better, I think in this case) I use copper. I actually like the color contrast for one reason.