G gallo_pug Member Joined Sep 21, 2009 Messages 17 Reaction score 0 Location St. Louis Mar 17, 2010 #1 Just got a new SS conical fermenter, but doesn't have a thermometer. Should I get a hole drilled for a weldless type or have fittings welded on. What type of fittings would I need. Thanks
Just got a new SS conical fermenter, but doesn't have a thermometer. Should I get a hole drilled for a weldless type or have fittings welded on. What type of fittings would I need. Thanks
BargainFittings Vendor / Owner Joined Nov 11, 2008 Messages 1,838 Reaction score 105 Location Allen TX Mar 17, 2010 #2 You can use a 1/4" NPT or 1/2" NPT back threaded thermometer. A weldless type can be mounted later on if you decide to weld in a coupling or nut. Or you can use a compression fitting for a probe type thermometer.
You can use a 1/4" NPT or 1/2" NPT back threaded thermometer. A weldless type can be mounted later on if you decide to weld in a coupling or nut. Or you can use a compression fitting for a probe type thermometer.