Sightglass for Welded Applications PDF Print E-mail

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Model: SL - $17.95 and up

While my weldless kit is the easiest solution for a completely fresh vessel, many brewers have already outfitted their vessels with couplings that have been welded in. The simple solution is a basic street elbow as shown in the picture. This kit has several options depending on what you have on your kettle already.

Includes:

  • 19" Polycarbonate Tubing rated to 250F.
  • Stainless Hardware
  • Black Vinyl Numbers for each gallon mark from 2 to 15.(5-50 liter also available, contact me)
  • 2.5" long eyebolt (may or may not be long enough depending on how you weld your coupling in).

Install Requirements:

  • This kit requires that you already have a coupling installed in the lower sidewall of  your vessel (or want to have one welded in).
  • Put a few turns of teflon tape on the threads of the sightglass elbow and thread it in until the clear tubing is vertical and the fitting is snug and leak free.

Options (click on the picture for more detail)

  • The basic kit presents 1/4" NPT male threads to your vessel (you have your own 1/4" NPT coupling welded in already).
  • The next option adds a 1/4" NPT half coupling that you must weld into your vessel. The rest of the kit threads into that.
  • The last option adapts the 1/4" NPT male threads to 1/2" NPT. (you have your own 1/2" NPT coupling welded in already)

The standard calibration numbers included with this kit is 2-15 gallons. If you have a slightly larger vessel than 15 gallons, you can also add an extension strip that will add numbers 16-25 as well as 24 smaller arrows for 1/2 gallon increments below. If you would like to substitute 5-60 numbers for Litres, you must select "substitute 5-60 litres" in the dropdown below and click the "add to cart" button separately.

Options:



Aternative Number Options

550cal

16_25cal

 


 

tn14brushIt is also highly recommended that you add at least one 20" long, 1/4" diameter nylon brush to your order for occassional cleaning of the interior of the entire sight tube (use with water or your favorite kettle cleaning detergent). $3.25

 

 

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0 # eric 2010-08-05 01:21
Ordered this kit a couple days ago, and the kit arrived today. The quality is top notch, and I'm very satisfied with the service. Brew on...
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0 # chris 2010-12-09 18:36
Good product. I haven't brewed with this sight glass yet, but it looks like it is build well. Everything is as described on the site. I look forward to using it, I would recommend this product to anyone needing a sight glass. I would order again in the future.

Thanks!
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0 # Evan 2011-03-14 02:53
My home brew club recently ordered 6 of these sight glasses and everyone is very pleased. Easy to install and calibrate. Great product! Would recommend to any home brewer.
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0 # Brian 2012-02-11 19:34
Hey Bobby,
Love all your helpful videos and such...they've been a great resource time and time again. I'm hoping I can get your help yet again. I'm building a new rig and want to weld in a fitting for one of your sightglasses. Problem is, I want the elbow to be female, but I only see the option for male on the website. Do you offer such an animal?
Thanks,
BK
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0 # Bobby 2012-02-11 19:54
Quoting Brian:
Hey Bobby,
Love all your helpful videos and such...they've been a great resource time and time again. I'm hoping I can get your help yet again. I'm building a new rig and want to weld in a fitting for one of your sightglasses. Problem is, I want the elbow to be female, but I only see the option for male on the website. Do you offer such an animal?
Thanks,
BK


So you're welding in a 1/4" NPT nipple? I can sub in a regular elbow if that's what you want. You can just buy the SL kit. Just leave a comment during checkout. Make sure you have the fitting welded in parallel with the floor.
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0 # Brian 2012-02-11 20:13
Hey, thanks for the super-fast reply!  I'm weighing that vs. welding on a tee fitting so I can thread a temp sensor...I know you have the weldless kit, but I think I'd prefer it welded in.  Can your weldless kit be welded on?  Sorry, I am clueless when it comes to welding stuff.
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