uplanders flute build

[uplander]

i been reading all the great info on here about flutes and thought i would give it a try. i have never built anything before so this should be fun.i have a 15.5 gallon keg i dont know if i will go with gas or electric. i ordered 3 ft 4in dwv and 1 ft of 3in. i was on pex supply looking at fitting and i have no idea what ones to buy . this will be a slow build i have very little money so i have to make sure i order the right fittings

[Bushman]

Very ambitious build for some one that has not built before. If you can everyone that has converted to electric never looks back. Good luck and keep us posted with pics during the build.

[Sungy]

heres to what bushman said. electric is defiantly more controllable in my mind.

[uplander]

what kind of copper fittings do i need to order ? like what is street and cxc? my 4in copper is dwv do my fitting need to be dwv? im a copper noob but i will get there with all you guys helping.

[buckwild1]

c&c is where the pipe slips into both ends of the fitting. Street or FTG has 1 end that the pipe slips into and 1 end that slips into the pipe

[WIski]

c&c is where the pipe slips into both ends of the fitting. Street or FTG has 1 end that the pipe slips into and 1 end that slips into the pipe

WRONG!!!!! Street---- One end fits over pipe and one end (same size as pipe) fits in fitting.

Look here..... http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... 15&t=31829

Or here..... http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... 65&t=18123


All the info you need is free for the taking.......DO SOME RESEARCH!!!!!! Have Fun...Good Luck!!

[buckwild1]

i read it wrong on mcmaster cars site, my bad

[uplander]

c&c is where the pipe slips into both ends of the fitting. Street or FTG has 1 end that the pipe slips into and 1 end that slips into the pipe

WRONG!!!!! Street---- One end fits over pipe and one end (same size as pipe) fits in fitting.

Look here..... http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... 15&t=31829

Or here..... http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... 65&t=18123


All the info you need is free for the taking.......DO SOME RESEARCH!!!!!! Have Fun...Good Luck!!

thanks alot

[tickle]

Hi, I work for a plumbing supply house, will be happy to help answer any questions you have. Cant ship, not looking to sell any thing,just to help.
Copper fittings are commonly availible in two grades, pressure (standard) and DWV. DWV is a lighter grade, used in Drainage,Waste, and Venting. It is more cost effective in our hobby, I'm hard pressed to think of an application unsuitable to us.
As mentioned earlier, "street" or "fitting","ftg" means one side of the fitting will fit over pipe and the other side is the same size as pipe. This allows it to fit into another fitting, which makes for a compact, spacesaving fitting. Street fittings are available in 90's,45's, reducing couplings, and even male and female threaded adaptors.

Feel free to post what you need, or pm me, happy to help

[uplander]

thanks guys i have most of my fittings ordered and pipe . if i pull this build off any one can lol i will take lots of pics as i go. iv done so much reading i dont know how i what to build it yet

[tickle]

Cant go wrong with a bubbler! 4 or 5 plates, caps or perf plates, its all good!

[uplander]

it will have 4 plates, 4in pipe and a 15.5 gallon boiler and hopefully have mulekickers electric setup