Model: Shield   $various

While not all burner setups absolutely require a heat shield for sight glass kits or ball valves, they certainly can't hurt. If you've noticed the vinyl wraps on your ball valves bubbling or burning off, it's an indication that heat shielding any kettle accessories would be a good idea for their longevity. Testing has shown that this simple snap on shield can reduce the fitting temp by 100F.

Install Instructions:

Options:

• Small Sight Shield - 3" x 3" square shield. Snaps to the underside of the compact sight glass kits, either WLSL or WLST240. It will also clip firmly to a 1/4" half coupling if you've welded it to your vessel as part of the SL kit.  Protects the sight tubing and thermometer if equipped.
• Large Sight Shield - 3" x 5" rectangular shield. Snaps to the underside of the Large LTS240 kits either thread in or weldless. Sticks out far enough to protect the thermometer.
• Small Sight Shield - 3" x 3" square shield with LARGE clip. Snaps to larger diameter objects such as a 1/2" NPT coupling or perhaps a 1" wide square object (untested).
• Large Ball Valve Shield - 5" wide x 3" deep. Snaps to the underside of ball valves to keep the body and handle cool to the touch. These clip directly to several areas of 2-piece valves to accomodate either weldless or welded valve installs. It will fit a 3-pc valve but the two bottom bolts of the valve need to be removed and reinstalled after clipping the shield on.

Choose Type

Small - for WLSL or WLST240 $8.99 USD Large - for LTS kit $10.99 USD Small - With Large Clip (for 1/2" NPT couplings) $10.99 USD Large - Horizontal for Ball Valve $10.99 USD

Pictures of the shields below. NOTE: when you order a prototype shield, be aware that the clip is Stainless Steel but the sheet material may be either stainless or aircraft grade aluminum and either may be shiny or matte finish. Other than this variance, the design is identical to the future production units. The price is discounted.

The pictures below show the two designs in varous stages of prototyping. The production units all use 100% stainless parts. The plates are 24 gauge brushed 304 stainless. The clips and attatchment rivets are also stainless. The last two pictures below show the production units finish.

SMALL SHIELD INSTALLED ON THE WLSL KIT
LARGE SHIELD INSTALLED ON THE WLLTS240 KIT
BV SHIELD INSTALLED ON THE 2-PIECE BALL VALVE