cheap bulkhead options?

[lael]

I'm doing a build and looking at the best way to put a valve on the outside of a pot, so I need a bulkhead. I would also like it to be cheap.

Is there a less expensive way to get a short straight piece of threaded pipe and two locknuts & gaskets other than site sponsors/retail etc ?

Or another solution that works well that I haven't thought of?


For one of them (where a female thread is preferable to a male thread (return to the top of the pot for whirlpooling) I'm thinking I will try using:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LOCKNUT-1-2-BSP-304-STAINLESS-STEEL-LOCK-NUT-O-Ring-Groove-Pipe-fitting-BSPT-/140875746595?pt=AU_Business_Industrial_Farming_Agriculture_Farming_Agriculture_Equipment&hash=item20ccd94d23

and

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-4-Male-x-1-2-female-Stainless-Steel-thread-Reducer-Bushing-Pipe-Fitting-NPT-/140712844157?pt=AU_Business_Industrial_Farming_Agriculture_Farming_Agriculture_Equipment&hash=item20c3239b7d

I haven't found the silicon o-rings yet (any links?)

 

[Online Brewing Supplies]

Dont know if you have looked, but HERE.
Nev

 

[JDW81]

Dont know if you have looked, but HERE.
Nev

I've sourced and made up a few of these and $18.95 + postage is a very good price. Other plus of going with someone like Nev (or other site sponsor) is he's a trusted source so you know what you are buying is what you want/need. I've had some problems with plumbing parts of ebay before.

JD.

 

[billygoat]

If you're not 100% sure you know what you are doing, the Gryphon Brewing bulkhead fitting will do you. looks good.
Otherwise a 1/2 inch BSP nipple, 2 x 1/2 inch BSP washers, 1/2 inch BSP locknut, and you can make a couple of washers from silicon bakeware. Drill a hole and tighten up.
If you add up the cost for the above bits and pieces, the Gryphon Brewing bulkhead looks a goer.

 

[Feldon]

If you can solder (use lead free) this is a $3 DIY solution from a US vendor.

http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/3-weldless-kettle-bulkhead-166778/

 

[lael]

Thanks for the suggestions and help!

Nev - do you have a shorter version of this one: http://gryphonbrewing.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=64&products_id=522&osCsid=5bulqqg3v2kn54o35n0juidc87

for the tap outlet at the bottom of the pot?

 

[Online Brewing Supplies]

I am sure we could make something up out of this BULK HEAD
PM me and we can talk about a fix.
Nev
Nev

 

[Maheel]

https://www.whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?cat=133&item=78520&intAbsolutePage=1

if you just want it for the HLT

btu you still need the silicon washers....

Nev's option is better as allows a pickup tube inside

 

[lael]

https://www.whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?cat=133&item=78520&intAbsolutePage=1

if you just want it for the HLT

btu you still need the silicon washers....

Nev's option is better as allows a pickup tube inside

How do you do a pickup tube? as in - just use a 1/2" elbow?

 

[lael]

Try a 1/2" in compression fitting with 1/2" BSP thread and your choice of copper or stainless tube.

clever. does it matter what the compression fitting is made from?

 

[QldKev]

I'm doing a build and looking at the best way to put a valve on the outside of a pot, so I need a bulkhead. I would also like it to be cheap.

Is there a less expensive way to get a short straight piece of threaded pipe and two locknuts & gaskets other than site sponsors/retail etc ?

Or another solution that works well that I haven't thought of?


For one of them (where a female thread is preferable to a male thread (return to the top of the pot for whirlpooling) I'm thinking I will try using:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LOCKNUT-1-2-BSP-304-STAINLESS-STEEL-LOCK-NUT-O-Ring-Groove-Pipe-fitting-BSPT-/140875746595?pt=AU_Business_Industrial_Farming_Agriculture_Farming_Agriculture_Equipment&hash=item20ccd94d23

and

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-4-Male-x-1-2-female-Stainless-Steel-thread-Reducer-Bushing-Pipe-Fitting-NPT-/140712844157?pt=AU_Business_Industrial_Farming_Agriculture_Farming_Agriculture_Equipment&hash=item20c3239b7d

I haven't found the silicon o-rings yet (any links?)

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10pcs-27mm-x-20mm-x-3-5mm-Silicone-O-ring-Oil-Sealing-Washers-Grommets-/400376460756?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item5d384bf5d4

 

[lael]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10pcs-27mm-x-20mm-x-3-5mm-Silicone-O-ring-Oil-Sealing-Washers-Grommets-/400376460756?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item5d384bf5d4

nice

any idea on whether those fittings would work?

 

[QldKev]

nice

any idea on whether those fittings would work?

I've never tried that way, my concern would be there is not enough of the male thread sticking out to be useful. All mine have a length of 1/2" threaded pipe with a nut either side of the pot's wall. I've got some detail on my website qldkev.net under howto and fit a tap.

QldKev

 

[lael]

I've never tried that way, my concern would be there is not enough of the male thread sticking out to be useful. All mine have a length of 1/2" threaded pipe with a nut either side of the pot's wall. I've got some detail on my website qldkev.net under howto and fit a tap.

QldKev

Oh, I think the 1/2" is the female inside, the outside is 3/4". So - use a male-male connector / threaded 1/2" elbow for pickup inside the pot?

 

[lael]

decided to go with some 3/4 to 1/2" bulkheads from ibrew - $10ea with o-rings. In case anyone else is looking...

 

[Tex083]

I have used the ones from gryphon brewing, and its fantastic. Have a look at the ball valves they are cheaper then other places and you can combine postage