Sight glass

[cnelsonplumber]

Here is my take on a fairly easy to assemble sight glass which works a treat and is very strong and leak free.

It consists of two 15mm tank connectors, two Screwfix brass Conex knuckle elbows and some 15mm clear tube.

Sorry about the poor photograph but I'm sure I can sort out some better ones, part numbers etc if anyone is interested.

 

[Sean_Mc]

Nice that C :thumb:

 

[evanvine]

Now that IS smart looking!

 

[tubby_shaw]

Here is my take on a fairly easy to assemble sight glass which works a treat and is very strong and leak free.

It consists of two 15mm tank connectors, two Screwfix brass Conex knuckle elbows and some 15mm clear tube.

Sorry about the poor photograph but I'm sure I can sort out some better ones, part numbers etc if anyone is interested.

Part no's and assembly instructions would be great :thumb:
Where exactly did you get the tube from and is it sealed with compression olives or O rings?

 

[Vossy1]

Would make for a great 'how to' post if you have the time cn :hmm:

 

[cnelsonplumber]

I will look up the part numbers, take some better pictures then post on the " : : How to section"

 

[tazuk]

sweet :thumb:

 

[BarnsleyBrewer]

Great post, please post part numbers.

Kev

 

[beermonsta]

I hope the "15mm clear tube" is polycarbonate and not something that is unsuitable like acrylic :wha: for safety sake, melting points and all that!

good job otherwise...next up adding graduations?

 

[evanvine]

I hope the "15mm clear tube" is polycarbonate and not something that is unsuitable like acrylic

Sour grapes??

 

[TheMumbler]

I hope the "15mm clear tube" is polycarbonate and not something that is unsuitable like acrylic :wha: for safety sake, melting points and all that!

Fear not! Polycarbonate according to the How To

 

[beermonsta]

I hope the "15mm clear tube" is polycarbonate and not something that is unsuitable like acrylic

Sour grapes??

no sour grapes here, I use polycarbonate on my sight tubes and as I said, for safety sake, hope other people who read this post will do so to, seeing as this is not mentioned in the OP. I am glad this is clear on the "how to" though.

Out of interest the sight tube method I use is even simpler and cheaper, 10mm polycarbonate tube (cheaper than 15mm), pneumatic fitting which is 10mm to 3/8"

and a brass 3/8" "bush"

which acts like a back nut.
It even means you need a smaller q-max cutter which is cheaper.

Not to detract from the original post though, because the more methods posted the better choice for everyone. So as I said, "good job" to cnelsonplumber :thumb: , but lets keep everyone informed and safe, hey Evanvine.

edit - I went to look for a picture of the sight glasses I added to my brewery a few years back, but instead I can only find a picture of a brewery I helped my mate Dom build recently with the same sight glasses I use to give you an idea of how they look...

 

[evanvine]

but lets keep everyone informed and safe, hey Evanvine.

I retract the comment, but it did seem a bit stark at the time.
I personally find Vossy's silicon tube works very well.

 

[unclepumble]

but lets keep everyone informed and safe, hey Evanvine.

I retract the comment, but it did seem a bit stark at the time.
I personally find Vossy's silicon tube works very well.

Jim I could Kiss you, you just saved me 16 quid + delivery and a wait, & I can fit my sight glass to my HLT tommorow :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party:

UP

 

[evanvine]

Jim I could Kiss you, you just saved me 16 quid + delivery and a wait, & I can fit my sight glass to my HLT tommorow

Steady on Shane, I'm not BB! :shock:
I use Dunfie's idea with an upside down drum tap. :thumb:

 

[unclepumble]

Jim I could Kiss you, you just saved me 16 quid + delivery and a wait, & I can fit my sight glass to my HLT tommorow

Steady on Shane, I'm not BB! :shock:
I use Dunfie's idea with an upside down drum tap. :thumb:

I said a Kiss not a taste of my Big Black Pudding

I have the tank connectors and the push fit elbows, and some 15mm copper left over, I also have a 10M Virgin length of Vossy's finest to go at, so a hash mash of the styles it will be.

I'll put some photos up later :thumb:

UP

 

[unclepumble]

All Done with silicone and out of the way so it wont get Knocked.

Thanks to all for part no's etc.

#

UP

 

[tubby_shaw]

but lets keep everyone informed and safe, hey Evanvine.

I retract the comment, but it did seem a bit stark at the time.
I personally find Vossy's silicon tube works very well.

Jim I could Kiss you, you just saved me 16 quid + delivery and a wait, & I can fit my sight glass to my HLT tommorow :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party:

UP

Best send him over here for some" Tubby luviin" when you've finished with him Big pud :whistle:

Works well

Thanks all for the great ideas

 

[Talon_Ted]

tubby

please could you tell me what the material you have used for insulation is?

i found something similar in a local builders merchants but is was very expensive and appeared to be bubble wrap with a layer of silver foil on the outside.

as i was thinking of insulating my copper i didn't think it was suitable or economic. it would have been ok for my HLT apart from the price.

TT

 

[cnelsonplumber]

Variety is the spice of life :

I like the look of the temperature gauge on your mashtun UP, do you mind if I ask where you got that from? :pray: :pray:

Think I might change my avatar to a picture of a magpie :lol: