Steel tap kit for Burco boiler.

[Mike1892]

I recently purchased a 30 litre Burco boiler and want to fit a steel tap to it so that I can connect a reinforced uPVC tube to it so I can add mash water to the tun without mess and sparge directly from the boiler. The boiler will be my HLT. I am trying to work out which tap will fit and wonder if anyone can help?

The hole for the tap is isnt circular. it is 26mm tall and 21mm wide with a curve at the top and bottom and straight vertical edges. The slightly recessed circular surround is 40mm diameter. (Please see attached photo).

Does anyone know what tap will fit this?

Thanks,
Michael.

 

[ManseMasher]

http://www.angelhomebrew.co.uk/en/home/206-ss-weldless-bulkhead-12-compression-to-12-bsp-male.html

Don't know what tap would fit through that, but have a look at the above, and maybe give them a bell to get the diameter of the nuts - if they are bigger than the existing hole but smaller than the indented circle you could seal the tap hole with it, then screw a ball valve tap onto the threaded portion (they sell them too). Might take a bit of filing on the square edges....

 

[Simonh82]

Let us know how you get on with this. I'm considering one as a christmas present to myself so I can start BIAB with it. I like the fact the element is concealed and it has a variable thermostat so could be used for mash and boil.

 

[pms67]

Does anyone know if this was resolved,I'm awaiting delivery on my 30l Burco boiler but will need to change the trap,also,Screwfix do a copper/brass ? Valve tap,will this do or would it have to be stainless steel?
Sorry for dumb questions.
Cheers

 

[cheapbrew]

This any good?

http://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/showpost.php?p=555285&postcount=4

http://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=59338&highlight=Stainless

 

[pms67]

Ta mate,seems a bit pricey for a tap mind you,Screwfix do a copper/brass version for a fiver £24 v £5 only one winner but if only stainless will do so be it

 

[cheapbrew]

I don't see why you cannot use a brass one, just most people prefer stainless, some state leaching, but nothing is in contact with it for long enough..

 

[Clint]

Loads of stainless on eBay. ..with ball valve, hose barb and back nut..

Cheers

Clint

 

[chimpo]

If the vertical sides on the opening are causing issues, just round out the opening and pop in a standard sized valve with a 1" bsp back nut.
Come to the conclusion that this forum + plus beer + internet shopping = Ooooops did i buy that last night, Bought a Burco myself so it turns out :lol:

 

[malhal]

If the vertical sides on the opening are causing issues, just round out the opening and pop in a standard sized valve with a 1" bsp back nut.
Come to the conclusion that this forum + plus beer + internet shopping = Ooooops did i buy that last night, Bought a Burco myself so it turns out :lol:

Did it fit the 26mm hole?

 

[chimpo]

Did it fit the 26mm hole?

Yes was a handy job :thumb:

 

[malhal]

Cool, I wasn't able to find a 1/2" tap with 1" back, any chance you could post a link to one? Thanks