I installed my bulkhead and valve today. It doesn't leak, but the entire valve will spin around with a little effort. I'm not sure if it needs to be tightened up more or if this is normal? I Don't want to over tighten.
Weldless Bulkhead
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neomantra
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Mine does that on my kettle. If it doesn't leak it seems fine to me. Brewed probably 30 batches of beer this way with no issues.
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Thanks, I was about to break out the 24 inch pipewrench 
Could try another washer to shim it out a bit...just me, but I would want it snug and secure...ymmv.
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I can do that, so yours is snug and does not turn? That's how i thought it should be.
iijakii
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That does not sound safe or normal. Mine doesn't do that. Describe how you have it - maybe you have the washer in the wrong spot or something? Hell if I know.
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that's how i have it, just kinda stopped tightening up. I didn't want to overtighten. I'll try again tomorrow and if that doesn't work , i have another washer to try.
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Not sure what you mean, I have a valve,washer,keg,oring,nut with groove facing oring,coupler.
I might know where i went wrong, i'll disassemble tomorrow and try again. I really didn't try today because it didn't leak. I wanted to make sure that everyone elses didn't spin around before i went to far.
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