Can someone recommend a SS half coupling for welding to a pot for this element?
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http://www.brewhardware.com/rimsherms-parts-93 has probably everything you need, they sell a nice tri-clover flange with a cnc cut radius that you can solver solder, or other parts to go a different rout. Hope that helped
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I would not recommend to use a coupling. If you want to get your element close to the bottom of your pot you will run into a problem when screwing . the ripple element requires a good clearance with the bottom to avoid contact. I recomment to you to take a look at brewharware.com. they have tri clover ferrule with electrical enclosure for these elements. They also have welding spud ferrule that can be silver solder. Just got two of those tri clover element kits and i juste love them. If you still want to solder a coupler you will need a 1" NPSL thread. Good luck.
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I have never found one. The closest I think you are going to get is a 1" NPS Nut. Heater elements are National Pipe Straight, not the standard tapered National Pipe. Brewhardware is a good source for parts as Corey pointed out. Another is http://www.bargainfittings.com/index.php?route=product/category&path;=36_38
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A very popular SS316 coupling used in making keggles or still from beer kegs or big stainless kettles is a WELD SPUD. This is if your able to braze the WELD SPUD with silver solder -- works like a charm. "Bobby from NJ" has video on YOUTUBE that shows the whole process.Bobby at BREWHARDWARE.com carries them.
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Can you solder stainless? I don't think soBut a great question. I have always thought steel had to be welded
326134
That's a pretty big question,you need to be more specific about what metal and how much and what specifically you want to do? Solder? Weld? Melt metal for casting?. Soldering & brazing of most common plumbing fittings,sure,that's what this torch is mostly used for.. Do you want to weld steel? Get a torch that's made for it.
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I used j-B Weld. it did a great job. I have also used it on several other things including fixing the plastic molded hing on a waffle maker. the stuff just works.
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Yes, but you'll need a different shielding gas. I personally use a spool gun for my stainless, but it isn't required
1043751
This machine can only weld mild steel, as there is not much selection for wire. While it might actually fuse the stainless together, the weld WILL rust.
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You can use a 3/4 in CSST fitting to convert the 3/4 corrugated steel pipe to a standard 3/4 in threaded tip either male or female than it becomes compatible with black iron 3/4 threaded fittings. I recommend using the nylon tape for gas (it's yellow) around your threads (At least three turns of tape) prior to making the connection. I did this and my system works perfect. It passed a pressure test of 15 lbs with no loss of pressure after 3 hours. The pipe has a working pressure of 5 lbs, but the manufacture said static pressure test can go up to 40 psi although I wouldn't do that. Most states only go up to 25 psi anyway, and LP natural gas is only around 1/2 a lb anyway. You can use a 3/4 in CSST fitting to convert the 3/4 corrugated steel pipe to a standard 3/4 in threaded tip either male or female than it becomes compatible with black iron 3/4 threaded fittings. I recommend using the nylon tape for gas (it's yellow) around your threads (At least three turns of tape) prior to making the connection. I did this and my system works perfect. It passed a pressure test of 15 lbs with no loss of pressure after 3 hours. The pipe has a working pressure of 5 lbs, but the manufacture said static pressure test can go up to 40 psi although I wouldn't do that. Most... » Read More You can use a 3/4 in CSST fitting to convert the 3/4 corrugated steel pipe to a standard 3/4 in threaded tip either male or female than it becomes compatible with black iron 3/4 threaded fittings. I recommend using the nylon tape for gas (it's yellow) around your threads (At least three turns of tape) prior to making the connection. I did this and my system works perfect. It passed a pressure test of 15 lbs with no loss of pressure after 3 hours. The pipe has a working pressure of 5 lbs, but the manufacture said static pressure test can go up to 40 psi although I wouldn't do that. Most states only go up to 25 psi anyway, and LP natural gas is only around 1/2 a lb anyway. « Show Less
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You might also consider carbon steel cookware. Lodge makes that also. More like professional cookware. Care for like cast but a lot lighter weight. Works great with induction burners. Safer for glass tops.
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Recommend look at the "Thermadyne W1003203 95 Amp TIG/Stick Welding System" on amazon. About a $100 more but has most of the things you will need except the Argon bottle.
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I use it for my welder and matched all specifications.You need to compare the wire sizing to amperage
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Anon, I don't think this smelter is setup right for your application. There's a valve and valve rod right down the middle which might hamper your needs. Something better might be just a propane bottle with a torch tip and a smelters pot thats found within Amazon as well, both are very cheap, probably for both will be less than this electric smelter. Good luck
1113797
Yes. Have to use the right shielding gas and the right wire for the different types of stainless steel.
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Nearly all stainless steel is induction compatible with the exception of some higher end aluminum/stainless blend. This is not particularity special stainless and would likely work at some level. I did the magnet test and the magnet did not stick so the performance would likely suffer making it difficult to boil 7 or 8 gallons. If you get this pot, clean it thoroughly to remove all residual coating from manufacture. Tighten all fittings. The fittings look like neoprene. A good hand tightening should be all that is necessary and is all I did. The diameter is approximately 13" and is 13.5" high. Nearly all stainless steel is induction compatible with the exception of some higher end aluminum/stainless blend. This is not particularity special stainless and would likely work at some level. I did the magnet test and the magnet did not stick so the performance would likely suffer making it difficult to boil 7 or 8 gallons. If you get this pot, clean it thoroughly to remove all residual coating from manufacture. Tighten all fittings. The fittings look like neoprene. A good hand tightening should be all that is necessary and is all I did. The diameter is approximately... » Read More Nearly all stainless steel is induction compatible with the exception of some higher end aluminum/stainless blend. This is not particularity special stainless and would likely work at some level. I did the magnet test and the magnet did not stick so the performance would likely suffer making it difficult to boil 7 or 8 gallons. If you get this pot, clean it thoroughly to remove all residual coating from manufacture. Tighten all fittings. The fittings look like neoprene. A good hand tightening should be all that is necessary and is all I did. The diameter is approximately 13" and is 13.5" high. « Show Less
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Not sure what yer asking for here. You should probably try "Google." A CEM 140T is a great welder if you want to spend the time tracking down all the upgrade parts from other machines to make up for the garbage the put in the box. This type of machine has a lot of hobbyist support on the internet. Again, "Google."
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You can try a 4mm 7018 with the machine maxed out at 160amps, but it will be hard to start and will probably leave a crowned up weld bead. If you are going to try 4mm rods, I would make sure that they are fresh from the rod-oven(set to 120C') and also to preheat your workpiece to around 65C' if it is 6mm or thicker. As Jose says though, you will have better results a with 1/8" 7018 or 3.2mm...not sure what amps to use for metric sized rods. I weld my 1/8th" 7018 between 120-140 amps depending upon position. Good luck and "Have a Good Time with your Hood Time"
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A 40 watt soldering iron works... this Hakko sucks, to put it nicely. Do not bother.i carefully placed mine in the trash. really...
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The stainless steel of both the inner and outer pots are magnetic. The outer pot is super heavy duty, ferrous, and very magnetic. If this meets the induction criteria then you are good to go. I didn't buy this double boiler for the induction feature so you will have to make your own conclusion. Off the top of my head I would say that the outer pot, for sure, would work well in an induction situation. The inner used in conjunction with the outer will do the job it was designed for. HC