I've been using these kettle elements for boiler builds...
http://www.thehomebrewcompany.co.uk/spa ... -1096.html
Those who have used them will know that they come with a flimsy plastic locknut. The done thing is to replace this with a beefy KM8 locknut. For my first build, I purchased these from Bearing Bros...
http://www.bearingboys.co.uk/KM8_LDK_Be ... _Nut-960-p
These are not stainless however. They do rust over time. Ok, it is on the outside of the pot, so no big deal. But it isn't shiney
I found a stainless version on Ebay, but they are expensive!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BEARING-OPTIO ... 2ec359c5dd
But I did find a regular M40 stainless nut for a good price (£2.50)...
http://www.componentforce.co.uk/categor ... -lock-nuts
Does anyone see a problem with using these hex nuts instead of the bearing locknuts?
http://www.thehomebrewcompany.co.uk/spa ... -1096.html
Those who have used them will know that they come with a flimsy plastic locknut. The done thing is to replace this with a beefy KM8 locknut. For my first build, I purchased these from Bearing Bros...
http://www.bearingboys.co.uk/KM8_LDK_Be ... _Nut-960-p
These are not stainless however. They do rust over time. Ok, it is on the outside of the pot, so no big deal. But it isn't shiney
I found a stainless version on Ebay, but they are expensive!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BEARING-OPTIO ... 2ec359c5dd
But I did find a regular M40 stainless nut for a good price (£2.50)...
http://www.componentforce.co.uk/categor ... -lock-nuts
Does anyone see a problem with using these hex nuts instead of the bearing locknuts?