T500 bulkhead

[nnnewb]

Hi,

Trying to locate a bulkhead I can use to connect to the T500 boiler lid. I'm in oz. Will be attaching it to a 2" copper pipe. Not looking to use Triclamps.

Any help is appreciated.

[Saltbush Bill]

What exactly do you mean by a "bulk head "to connect to the lid?

[Yummyrum]

Well if you are looking at BSP screw connections then they are available in brass from most plumbing supplies . But the use of brass should be minimised if possible .

I know you say you don’t like tri-clamps but they are the defacto in home distilling . There is a bsp- triclamp bulkhead adaptor available . I think maybe still dragon has it . You should seriously concider going triclamp because as you your arsenal of equipment increases , you will appreciate the flexibility and easy of connection without all the large spanners and teflon tape needed with screw fittings .

[Saltbush Bill]

Think it was 5 Star that had those Yummy, don't know if they still do as I haven't looked there lately.

[Yummyrum]

Me neither Salty


Found this on google ... this is what I was thinking about .
Silicone gasket replaced with teflon of coarse .

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[Bushman]

Yummy that is very similar to what I bought from MileHi to connect my copper pipe to my stainless keg on my first still I built. If I remember right it was a bit spendy.

[Yummyrum]

Yummy that is very similar to what I bought from MileHi to connect my copper pipe to my stainless keg on my first still I built. If I remember right it was a bit spendy.

LOL everything seemed “ a bit spendy “ when I first started this hobby Bushy .... after a while you realise it costs what it costs

[nnnewb]

Thank you for the replies.

I do like tri-clamps but trying to keep this project cheap, all copper is coming to me free and would rather not mess up a 50$ triclamp connection.

I would prefer to use stainless for this connection however is there anything I should be worried about if I use brass?

[Saltbush Bill]

Yes lead in the brass.
What you spend on a triclamp and fitting would be payed for by the first couple of bottles of booze.

[emptyglass]

A triclamp will cost you a few $.

Any other way will also cost you a few $.

Dont be afraid to shell out a few bucks. It will come back to you

[danface]

I have some if you need one. I got 5 from overseas and only need one for my T500