Pre-modified tank connectors

[richc]

I found these that look to me like the tank connectors a lot of people use on mash tuns, boilers etc but with the hard work already done for you. At 11 quid for a pair they are a bit more expensive than the tank connectors but would save quite a lot of work.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/15mm-Watertight-B ... 1253wt_964

 

[cnelsonplumber]

I have never actually seen one of these up close but it looks like a tank connector with a piece of tube pushed though it. I.e. a drilled out tank connector. You will still need to drill a hole in the vessel and provide a joint to seal it so I'm afraid I can't see any advantage. Also with either arrangement you can couple your valve directly on to the connector.

 

[richc]

I have never actually seen one of these up close but it looks like a tank connector with a piece of tube pushed though it. I.e. a drilled out tank connector.

Exactly, the 'drilling' had been done already. I suspect opening up a tank connector would be easy if you had a large enough metal drill bit but doing it with a file is a pain.

 

[cnelsonplumber]

Sorry got the wrong end of the stick here, thought you were just using the bulkhead gland for draining the FV direct not strained

 

[richc]

Sorry got the wrong end of the stick here, thought you were just using the bulkhead gland for draining the FV direct not strained

No problem, just looks like a way to save quite a lot of effort ;-)

 

[cnelsonplumber]

I will check out the price at a couple of our supppliers as we buy a lot and get respectable discounts. Will let you know as soon I can get a price.

 

[cnelsonplumber]

Wolseley pipeline centres seem to be the best bet but not by much, they retail at £5.92 plus vat. If you would like some I can buy (and sell)at £3.79 plus vat but by the time postage is taken in to account I doubt it would be much cheeper than ebay. Part number is Conex A520070