Stainless Bulkhead - 1/2 in. FPT x 1/2 in. MPT
Stainless Bulkhead - 1/2 in. FPT x 1/2 in. MPT
SKU: H726
$18.99
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K
Great quality and a perfect fit for my whirlpool jet. Brew-on!
J
The Bulkhead hardware was exactly what I needed for use on a stainless steel pot (thin metal). My only suggestion is to make sure you have a silicone washer to help in sealing. The rubber washer did not conform perfectly. I added a very small amount of 100% silicone RTV and the washer sealed.
W
Used this to install a sight gauge on my Brewzilla. Love it.
B
Easy to install and no leaks. The gasket has a groove that it sits in some when you tighten it it does slide out of place.
B
wanted to add a 12"mash screen to my 30 and 55 gallon brew kettles. I enlarged the holes that are on my Blichmann kettles for these and it worked out great.
J
This is a well made piece and seems to be a good value! It makes it easier to modify a tank if you are not a welder.
K
Great quality fittings. I installed these on my HLT and like the flat gasket much better than other fittings I have, from another company, that came with o-rings and nuts without the o-ring retaining groove. So far, these gaskets have stayed in place.
K
Quality product with limited instructions. Technical support wasn’t firm on whether the rubber gasket went inside or out, their best guess was put one on both inner and outer…
B
Weldess keg was leaking. This fixed it. Now my garage doesnt have a wort sticky spot anymore.
J
These bulkheads are great for adding features to your system.
K
Great quality and a perfect fit for my whirlpool jet. Brew-on!
p
I used this bulkhead after numerous attempts at making my own with 3/4†fittings. The goal was to reuse 3/4 SS Brewtech that I replaced with butterfly valves on my Chronicals. These very nice valves are now on both my 20 gallon kettles with unrestricted flow. The bulkhead is a real 3/4 NPT with a wide flange, a nice thick flat silicon gasket, a wide washer and a nut. It firmly secures the valve to the kettle, on the other side of the flange is a male MPT 1/2 tread where most users would typically Teflon and connect the ball valve. Solid and reliable, I forgot where I bought it from years ago and was thrilled to buy it again for my second kettle. Totally worth the money.
B
This is way stronger than any previous 3 piece bulkhead by competition. No leaks. It is not a standard 13/16 - 7/8 hole You need a 1 inch hole. Also works exceptionally well on Rubbermaid Tuns.
M
Great product to add a weldless fitting, just be sure to save time and frustration and buy a greenlee 730BB-1 one inch knockout punch.
A
Would this weldless kit withstand 15psi pressure? I'm wondering if I could add this to the manhole on my bright tank. Thanks!
My opinion is YES. I have NO experience with pressure tanks.
A
What is the OD of the 1/2” FPT side of the bulkhead?
The outer diameter of the 1/2" FPT side (Threaded on both outside and inside) is 0.98" or roughly 1 inch.
I don't understand the question. It a half inch hole. The nut size is over a inch i know that maybe 1 1/4
the threads are 1" and the nut flange and washers measure 1-1/2 inch
Just under an inch (.9955”)
A
Will this fit as a direct replacement for the digiboil (7 gallon) outlet valve?
I measured my 7 gal digiboil and the hole in the side is 0.85" (21mm). The digiboil hole has a pressed flange in the metal around the hole so I don't think it would work even if you enlarged the hole to 1" for this bulkhead.
A
I received the bulkhead and it only has one gasket. I am using this on a boil kettle. Should the gasket be inside or outside the kettle?
I have 3 of these and have the gasket on the inside. I have had leaks but nothing that hasnt been fixed by simply tightening it. It needs to be on pretty tight at least for me as I have it in a 60 gallon mash tun.
Outside
Yes inside the kettle
We recommend putting the red silicone gasket on the outside as that tends to get the best results. We've seen people have success with both options though.
A
I can not get a 1" hole drilled in my keg to install. Any suggestions? Do the SS bulkheads come with 1/2" body so I can go with a smaller hole?
The Crrect way to get an accurate hole of any diameter is to do it with a knockout punch. Kegs are made out of Stainless Steel which is very thick and robust so that they can take all of the abuse that a keg can expect. Soooo you will need a Cobalt Steel drill bits which are capable of drilling steel a small punch and the knockout set that I mentioned earlier. The procedure goes like this: 1) determine the placement for your bulkhead making sure to account for the necessary parameters. 2) using a hammer and the small punch you need to make a small divot at the center of where you prepare to make the hole. 3) Next you need to drill a hole that is smaller than 1” but big enough to put the knockout punch through. 4) Assuming that the knockout punch you are using is the “wrench type” you will then proceed to make the hole with the knockout punch. Ultimately due to the fact that you are making a penetration in a curved surface the hole will be an ellipsoid due to Geometry this is unavoidable. However the cross-section diameter will be exactly 1”. I hope this helps.
I would recommend using a cobalt step bit with a 1/2" chuck. I drill a 1/8" hole with high speed drill bit and then move to step bit. I also use dish washing detergent and water solution in a spray bottle for lubricant/coolant. Oil does not dissipate the heat.
If I remember right the bulk head comes with a 7/8" bulk head and will not install on a 1/2" hole. Use a step bit to drill the hole
You can drill it yourself with a conical high-speed drill bit. The deeper you go the wider diameter hole you get. Just have to be careful not to go too deep. I did this with no problem. Just do a search for the bit.
Buy a 1" hole saw for metal. Should work better than just a drill bit
There are some other weldless fittings by Blichmann that have a 1/2" or 5/8" OD threading. Or you can make your own. You will be looking for pipe fittings that have a 3/8" ID and that will allow you to use a smaller hole.