Great Grips Brass Connector Insulation

[Jye]

I was at Bunning last night looking for brew gear and came across Great Grips. They are meant to go over taps and give you better grip when wet, but I reckon they would be great on brass connectors to prevent burn fingers. I havent used them yet but will report back on how they perform.

 

[Justin]

I guess if you're using brass connectors and having trouble with heat you could wrap some pieces of tape or a strip of rubber around the fitting (secure with with tie wire). You don't need much to take the sting out of them, I can grab mine at any stage through the brewing short of when I'm recircing boiling wort, but there is no need to touch them at that stage anyway. A leather glove also works well.

But might be an idea if it's a problem for you. FWIW i don't know what you're describing regarding the great grips. Always open to knew ideas and findings.

Cheers, Justin

Edit: Actually they look pretty neat. Nice find. Guess you can still work the fitting ok with them on then? How much for a set. I've been pretty happy with my brass connectors, have you been happy with yours?

 

[Chad]

Interesting. Does the locking mechanism still pull back with the grip on?

 

[Jye]

Edit: Actually they look pretty neat. Nice find. Guess you can still work the fitting ok with them on then? How much for a set. I've been pretty happy with my brass connectors, have you been happy with yours?

Interesting. Does the locking mechanism still pull back with the grip on?

They cost about $2.50 for the pair and dont interfere with the fitting at all, but I did end up trimming them back since they hang over the connector about 10mm.

Ive been using bass screw on connectors but they get annoying since the tube twist and I was burning my fingers getting them on and off. The new connectors will go on the week and should reduce the burnt fingers factor since they are heaps quicker, but Im still assuming they will get hot and 'Great Grips' should eliminate this.