T.D. said:So it seems I underestimated the complexity of a weldless kit. I just thought it meant that you just screw it on with a nut instead of welding it. Is it more complicated than this? I just thought I would buy a valve and a few fittings so I can bolt it on to my mash tun, in a similar way to my plastic tap (ie threaded tap with rubber o-rings and a nut that tightens it onto the mash tun from the inside).
vlbaby said:BTW mitre 10 sell 1/2" nickel plated ball valves for $6.40.
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I'm not sure I agree with that one but I am no metallurgist. As far as I know, lead is added to brass (the amount depends on the grade of brass) for machinability. I don't believe lead is added to copper. If Mr Palmer drops by maybe he can straighten us out.Ducatiboy stu said:Brass shopuld be fine, it is no worse than copper...
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MAH said:Hi All
On the weekend after a brew I removed the ball valve from my kettle. It's a 3 piece SS 1/2" ball valve and I broke it down to have a look inside. Oh my god! You should have seen all the crud that had accumulated on the inside. It makes me quite afraid of what might be on the inside of my CFC.
I would suggest that if the budget can stretch, buy a ball valve that allows for routine thorough cleaning.
Cheers
MAH
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