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Reddit mentions of Weldless 316 Stainless Steel Ball Valve with Bulkhead and 1/2 Inch Nipple
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We found 3 Reddit mentions of Weldless 316 Stainless Steel Ball Valve with Bulkhead and 1/2 Inch Nipple. Here are the top ones.
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- 316 Stainless Steel Ball Valve
- 304 Stainless Steel Nipple and Bulkhead
- 2 High Temp Silicone Orings
- Easy to Install
- 1/2" Inch Barbed Outlet
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| Color | Stainless |
Hey mahm0udin
I use the 5 gal version now, but I think the 10 Gal would be perfect for both methods because you get a healthy grain bed for filtering when brewing big or small.
You will want to install a Weldless ball valve with a Nipple on the inside of the mash tun.
You will also want one of these false bottoms and a piece of silicon pipe to join it to the internal ball valve nipple
Woo, that was a lot of links :) This is my setup and it works a treat :)
What is you plan for a mash tun? I went with a 10g Home Depot cooler and something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Quick-Weldless-Stainless-Bulkhead-Nipple/dp/B00JHMRH2Q
This is the cooler: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rubbermaid-40-qt-Orange-Water-Cooler-FG1610HDORAN/202260809
You’ll also need a screen or false bottom. I think the screen is a ver economical option https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Bazooka-Screen-Fitting/dp/B003ISY2DC
8gal should be plenty for a kettle. I bought my stainless steel kettle from AIH and I believe they start at 69 with 1 spout. You will need to buy the ball valve and barb fitting but those can be around $15-$20 on amazon. I have another kettle that s aluminum with a spout that was dirt cheap on amazon. They go on sale sometimes for $40ish for 8-10gal, I dont remember which.
The darkstar burner from northern brewer is $a reasonable $50. If you wanted to get something cheaper you would need to scour craigslist.
I am pretty new to brewing still but I stayed away from glass fermenters just because of all the horror photos I have seen on here and HBT. I have 3 plastic fermenters but I haven't yet had 2 going at the same time. If you are in NorCal I would gladly give donate one to you.
As for the rest of the smaller stuff, I would try and find a LHBS. Prices shouldn't vary that much from online. Or you could spring for a kit from nothern brewer that should come with everything.
I have yet to keg so no info on that, but I like bottling. It makes it easier to share with friends and is more portable.