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  1. bairdo

    How do I seal a camco element into a tri-clover housing?

    Thanks guys. I just received this from the manufacturer.. "No Teflon tape is needed on the element threads. These threads are NPS threads and seal on the gasket on the back of the nut. If you thread the element on so it is snug against the gasket it will not leak." Plus a mate of mine is a ss...
  2. bairdo

    How do I seal a camco element into a tri-clover housing?

    Hi All, I'm at the stage in my electric brewery build where I need to test the elements however I'm not clear on the correct/safe way to fit one to the housing. - I assume I use thread tape? - What about sealant? - Do I use the black rubber seal? I found this link which might be...
  3. bairdo

    Not much brewing but I have been building this

    Just need a label printer.. Still a way to go though. Need to make element cables up - i'm using SS tri-clamp element housings. Also need to get fittings installed/welded into the pots for the probes, elements and herms coil/pump. One day I'll get it finished.. maybe even before Xmas!
  4. Inputs and outputs

    Inputs and outputs

  5. Temp probes

    Temp probes

  6. Control panel fired up

    Control panel fired up

  7. Wiring

    Wiring

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