Quick Tri Clover Question

[HumboldtBrewer]

So I am ordering a 1"/1.5" tri-clover accessory, but when I look at the gaskets on Brewers Hardware, the gaskets come in 1", 1.5"...and so on. My question is:
Which gasket do I buy for the 1"/1.5" tri-clover fitting? I am assuming the 1.5" but I am not sure on this.

 

[NervousDad]

So I am ordering a 1"/1.5" tri-clover accessory, but when I look at the gaskets on Brewers Hardware, the gaskets come in 1", 1.5"...and so on. My question is:
Which gasket do I buy for the 1"/1.5" tri-clover fitting? I am assuming the 1.5" but I am not sure on this.

1/1.5 are interchangeable, but the 1.5 will have a bigger hole though the middle.

So if the I/D of you pipe is 1" you can get either. If it's 1.5 then I would go with the 1.5 gasket so you don't have a restriction.

 

[HumboldtBrewer]

Awesome, thanks

 

[sandyeggoxj]

Even though I have different pipe sizes all my 3a flanges are 1.5" so I just stock 1.5" gaskets. Just a little simpler.

 

[BadWolfBrewing]

I have trouble with the 1 inch gaskets sticking. I think a little vacuum is created in all that surface area. No problem with the 1.5 though

 

[CraigKing]

For the average homebrewer doing 1-2 batches a month, 5gal batches, are there any advantages to buying tri-clover fittings?

 

[sandyeggoxj]

For the average homebrewer doing 1-2 batches a month, 5gal batches, are there any advantages to buying tri-clover fittings?

Yes... they look cool.

But on a serious note. On the hot side it doesn't matter. On the cold side it is easier to keep things sanitary. Now this really only matters if you are using a conical or something.

 

[NervousDad]

I use tri clamps on everything just because I can piece my plumbing together with them. They can be somewhat of an annoyance at times, but I wouldn't have done my system any other way.


Here is a pic of a 1.5" (white) and 1"(black) on a 1" fitting.