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Weldless Bulkhead Fittings for Keggle
Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 5:37 am
by LeafMan66_67
I'm getting ready to convert a keg into my boil kettle. This is my list of parts I plan to pick up. Am I missing anything? Any thoughts?
1/2" Ball Valve SS
1/2" NPT Close Nipple SS
1/2" NPT Full Coupler SS
1/2" NPT Lock Nut SS
1/2" Barb X 1/2" M NPT Barbed Fitting, SS
Silicone Gasket for 1/2" NPT
Haven't determined what to do for a dip tube, but figuring on a piece of copper tubing with a compression connector. Will decide on a false bottom if any in the future.
Thanks,
Derek
Re: Weldless Bulkhead Fittings for Keggle
Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 6:42 am
by mr x
I can help with the dip tube and compression fitting if you want to use a 1/2" MPT on the pipe end. I'm not sure you need the coupler. You could use the compression fitting through the side of the kettle, and pull the ball valve tight to the kettle with the gasket making the seal. You would use the locknut on the inside to get the spacing right.
Re: Weldless Bulkhead Fittings for Keggle
Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 7:16 am
by LeafMan66_67
X - Sounds good. Was only thinking of the coupler for flexibility of dip tube since it was undecided. You have to remember - I'm Electrical not Mechanical! All help is appreciated.
Thanks.
Re: Weldless Bulkhead Fittings for Keggle
Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 7:23 am
by mr x
I'll put something together for next week.
Re: Weldless Bulkhead Fittings for Keggle
Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 9:41 am
by erslar00
I'm ready to do finish my keggle conversion as well, I would be interested in knowing where you get your parts from.
Re: Weldless Bulkhead Fittings for Keggle
Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 9:46 am
by mr x
Crane Supply in Dartmouth, Fairview fittings, and McMaster Carr. Do you want a diptube assembly as well?
Re: Weldless Bulkhead Fittings for Keggle
Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 12:13 pm
by erslar00
That would be awesome, I have a 50L keg would that make a difference?
Re: Weldless Bulkhead Fittings for Keggle
Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 12:15 pm
by mr x
No, you will be able to cut this to size once I get it together.
Re: Weldless Bulkhead Fittings for Keggle
Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 1:30 pm
by Jimmy
Rob...Your forum name should be mr stainless..not mr x
Re: Weldless Bulkhead Fittings for Keggle
Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 8:25 pm
by LeafMan66_67
I was thinking the same thing!
Re: Weldless Bulkhead Fittings for Keggle
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 9:41 am
by mr x
Damn, I have the fittings, but I forgot the diptubes. I won't have them up here until next Tuesday, sorry.
Re: Weldless Bulkhead Fittings for Keggle
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 10:49 am
by LeafMan66_67
mr x wrote:Damn, I have the fittings, but I forgot the diptubes. I won't have them up here until next Tuesday, sorry.
No rush. I can grab the fittings from you this week or wait until next when you have the diptube. I'm downtown each day. Wife is out each night this week so evenings are already booked.