Stainless steel fittings

[morehpperliter]

An ebay seller sent me the wrong part for my conical build and I need it for this weekend, 1/2 instead of 1 1/2. So I contacted a local plumbing depot and they have a 2x1 1/12 nipple just for me. I get home and I notice the inside isn't smooth it's just like the outside. Is that ok? Should I try to get another.

 

[sarsnik]

Are you sure it's stainless and not galv? There's nothing wrong with it, but it will have more crevices that might harbor bacteria.

 

[BazBaz77]

Yeah I would be kind of wary about using that nipple. Even though it's a little more expensive I prefer stainless steel sanitary fittings.

 

[MaxStout]

That plumbing part sounds dodgy to me. Even though you're in a time crunch, you may be able to get the right part and have it Fedexed. Check out the Sponsors page here, there are a number of vendors that may be able to get you the part you need. Ss Brewing Technologies, Brew Hardware are a few places you can try. Give them a call.

 

[ancientmariner52]

If it is lead-free bronze, you'll be fine. If it is galvanized iron, it was hot-dipped in zinc. If it is black, it is steel, probably with a sticky greasy anti-rust coating.

The bronze is ok, I personally wouldn't brew with the others.

 

[Nemanach]

If it’s galvanized I wouldn’t use it. Acidic environments will corrode he zinc quickly, not sure if it’s something you want to ingest.

Edit: I just saw this is from 2012...

 

[ancientmariner52]

Yeah. I usually look first.

 

[MaxStout]

No biggie, it's a 5 year old thread. Sometimes, even old threads serve a purpose. As a warning to others.