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GAM · Post by **GAM** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 2:00 pm

The brass should be soft enough to "tap" with a NPT bolt.

Sandy

Downs · Post by **Downs** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 2:02 pm

lol sorry you got me all off on a different wavy length thinking about tapping and nuts

you mean that you think the brass would accept a npt nut over it?

know1 · Post by **know1** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 2:09 pm

kind of a MacGyver/Ghetto approach but you might be able to secure it with a set of vise-grips around the tube on the underside out of site.

Downs · Post by **Downs** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 2:37 pm

i was wondering about drilling a hole in the pipe
and then like sliding a long piece through the holds on the bottom
so it can't move
not sure i am explaining right
but yes
the bottom is hidden so if i HAVE to i can ghetto rig something

chrismccull · Post by **chrismccull** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 2:42 pm

You could do that, but, I bet that it would be loose and wiggle a bit.

I'd just order the proper nut from eBay.

Downs · Post by **Downs** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 3:33 pm

I'm going to try some places locally first make sure it is even bpt
i havent had a nut to try so dont know for sure

GAM · Post by **GAM** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:22 pm

Call purity Stainless. Let him know it does not need to be stainless.

Sandy

know1 · Post by **know1** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:34 pm

Downs wrote:I'm going to try some places locally first make sure it is even bpt
i havent had a nut to try so dont know for sure

line the 1" mark on your tape precisely with the peak of a thread. Count the threads to the 2" mark, if its exactly 11 with the peak on the 2" mark its BSP, if the 2" mark falls on the valley after the 11th thread its NPT.

And by your pic it looks like 1-1/2" nominal diameter

Downs · Post by **Downs** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 5:02 pm

ohmylord this is so not my area of expertise
i have like 2 tools
more of a computer nerd
ill try what you suggested know1 see if that will solve it

Downs · Post by **Downs** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 8:03 pm

ok so exactly 11 ridges in an inch
which makes it BSP correct

so i am looking for a 1.5 inch bsp nut thingamajig

or more correctly
this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-1-2-BSP-HEX ... 7b7&_uhb=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

know1 · Post by **know1** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:50 pm

Downs wrote:ok so exactly 11 ridges in an inch
which makes it BSP correct

so i am looking for a 1.5 inch bsp nut thingamajig

or more correctly
this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-1-2-BSP-HEX ... 7b7&_uhb=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

yup, looks good to me! Before ordering I'd first give a couple plumbing shops that sell fixtures a call, Emco, Wolseley etc. they might have some spare parts on hand locally.

chrismccull · Post by **chrismccull** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 11:16 pm

Wouldn't they be NPT thought? It might be worth a shot I guess.

Post by **mr x** » Fri Dec 21, 2012 7:57 am

You might be able to ram a plastic locknut on.

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Downs · Post by **Downs** » Fri Dec 21, 2012 9:17 am

mmm X you may be right hey, a plastic nut with some teflon tape to secure
ive got an ebay seller in the UK who will sell to me
so i have a back up i guess
ill make some calls this am to the plumbing shops know1 mentioned

chris - i think based off of what know1 said they are bsp
manufacturer did say they were UK threaded if that is what he meant

Post by **mr x** » Fri Dec 21, 2012 9:54 am

You wouldn't even need teflon, It should start easy, then quickly get tight and stay tight. You'll just have to make sure you keep a bit of downward pressure on the nut so that it cuts a new thread instead of tearing the threads out of it.

chrismccull · Post by **chrismccull** » Fri Dec 21, 2012 10:08 am

Downs wrote:chris - i think based off of what know1 said they are bsp
manufacturer did say they were UK threaded if that is what he meant

Probably, I'd order the eBay nut to have as a permanent solution. You can try the plastic nut idea for now, the threads should be soft enough to go on with some force.

Downs · Post by **Downs** » Fri Dec 21, 2012 10:25 am

sounds like that is the plan

none of the local plumbing guys have anything
ive tried everyone that has been mentioned

ill pull the trigger on the 3bay auction
i mean for the 18 bucks why not
try a plastic 1 in the meantime so i can at least get some beer flowing

thanks guys

caper · Post by **caper** » Fri Dec 21, 2012 6:20 pm

This might be a stretch, but you might find a nut to fit it at a pool supply store. The salt generator I have for my pool has a similar sized threaded piece and I can only find replacement parts at the pool store I got it from.

Downs · Post by **Downs** » Sat Dec 22, 2012 9:45 am

Pool supply store hey ....

Downs · Post by **Downs** » Wed Jan 09, 2013 12:46 pm

Just an update for those interested

stainless is on the bar top and its getting close

actually able to stand and drink at the bar now, have some hex nuts from the UK on the way for the taps

here is a pic of the bar tap before new years eve

LiverDance · Post by **LiverDance** » Wed Jan 09, 2013 1:03 pm

looking good

bluenose · Post by **bluenose** » Wed Jan 09, 2013 1:23 pm

yup, keep the DIY pron coming!

Tony L · Post by **Tony L** » Wed Jan 09, 2013 8:49 pm

Oh yeah. Looking sweet. :drool:

NASH · Post by **NASH** » Wed Jan 09, 2013 9:18 pm

Downs wrote:Nice just spoke to jeff at draftpro - Jason is no longer around I guess.

GREAT guy, should be able to hook me up.

THANK YOU

That's because he never worked for Draft-Amateur.

He was with BEVTECH.

He no longer is but he has a shit-tonne of parts, towers, regs, pretty much everything.

http://www.brewnosers.org/forums/search ... ds=bevtech" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Downs · Post by **Downs** » Thu Jan 10, 2013 11:04 am

oh well

I GOT MY NUTS

last night in the mail

big thanks to the guys who suggested ebay.co.uk

i think with shipping total cost was 30 bucks

one step closer to having those 4 taps flowing with home brew

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