OVHA Chat

I've started planning an all grain system, and was wondering if any of you know of a good place to buy parts for the plumbing, like tri-clamp fittings, ball valves, etc?

I figure it will be less of a shock to the wallet if I accumulate parts bit by bit, though that's probably more of a mental cushion than an actual financial cushion. . . . .

I am starting to do the same; part by part.
i need list
pump
large boil pot (kegs)
ordering a valve kit from norther brew and a all grain kit this week.


ritchie (new-be)

Just an FYI.. I can weld stainless pipe nipples in kegs if needed. This way you don't have to pay extra for "valve kits" with o-rings. The stainless 3/4npt pipe nipples are only a buck or so...then you can get a stainless valve and any connection you want on the inside of the keg...

msjulian wrote:Just an FYI.. I can weld stainless pipe nipples in kegs if needed. This way you don't have to pay extra for "valve kits" with o-rings. The stainless 3/4npt pipe nipples are only a buck or so...then you can get a stainless valve and any connection you want on the inside of the keg...

Good to know. I have a welder that I need to actually start playing with when I find the time, but having someone with stainless welding experience do any keg welds sounds safer (especially safer for the beer that will be made at least).

Do you TIG weld when you do stainless?

I'll keep that in mind as I round up supplies.

Yep...TIG is the cleanest way to weld stainless...