Welding thin stainless

[rukkus]

I have a couple of those german stockpots with 1/2 holes drilled for a tap and a thermometer. Its a total pain getting them to seal up. The pots are very thin. Has anyone managed to weld fittings to these?

[rukkus]

yep welding a 1/2" socket on would do the job for both the thermometer and the tap. I'm using a 1/4 bsp right angle for the sight glass

[rukkus]

I basically wasted today trying to seal them up when ideally they have welded sockets anyway

[Ned]

Ruckus,
You could get some of this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silicone-rubber-sheet-size-temperature/dp/B00MQT2WYA/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1425844853&sr=8-4&keywords=gasket+sheet

It's great for sealing weldless joints etc.

[Ned]

Should have said, you have to cut a bit out to fit around seal.

[rukkus]

Is that similar to the silicon backing sheets? i cut up lots of those today

[rukkus]

Cool, my main concern is that the stainless is very thin so it could be a pain. If you could PM me an idea of cost when you know a bit more that'd be awesome. We could have met in Simons alright. I'm @davidconde on twitter.

[rukkus]

I think I already have all 4 sockets. If it was possible to also weld in the 1/4" for the sight glass it'd be really cool but its not a biggie as i have that sealing i think. I see you are putting together an all grain kit yourself. You are more than welcome to pop over when I'm brewing some time.

[rukkus]

Prob like 1mm or something silly :/

[rukkus]

Really hoping to have her maiden brew next weekend

[rukkus]

Sorted, thanks a million for that

[biertourist]

I see the tell tale signs of too much heat being used for the thickness of the metal but at least a good color on the welds.


Adam

[rukkus]

The pots are very thin alright

[Will_D]

Did you weld them yourself - If so excellent job!

[rukkus]

Nope a friend of mrmeindl very kindly did them for me