Urn conversion

[bikesandbeer]

Has anyone got any idea if I could convert this to have a stainless ball valve and external sight glass?
The tap and sight glass are currently a single moulded unit but there appears to be fixing nuts on the inside.
It works ok as a HLT but it’s a ball ache having to decant into a jug, so I’d prefer to run a hose to the kettle.

 

[aamcle]

Just remove the fittings and replace them with those of your choosing, it shouldn't be complicated.

While your at it reach in underneath drag out all the electrical fittings except the element and build a proper control box, PID/PT100/SSR combination so you can have reasonable control over the unit.

Good Luck. Aamcle

 

[bikesandbeer]

Just remove the fittings and replace them with those of your choosing, it shouldn't be complicated.

While your at it reach in underneath drag out all the electrical fittings except the element and build a proper control box, PID/PT100/SSR combination so you can have reasonable control over the unit.

Good Luck. Aamcle

Sounds a bit involved. I better get doing my research! Cheers.

 

[aamcle]

It's all easy enough, there are "how to's" on this forum and on Jim's Beer Kit forum.

Aamcle

 

[Bigcol49]

Hi @bikesandbeer
I had something similar. I left everything as it was and made a new hole for a ball valve with a Qmax cutter.
I used mine as a HLT so I didn't need to worry about leaving the old tap on it.

 

[Nicks90]

If the sight tube works, get your permanent pen to it and measure out the units using a jug and mark every 2 liters
From that point on you can just fill it using a hose

 

[BeerCat]

If the hole for the tap is squared you can drill it out with small sandstone bit. I bought a pack from eBay for £3.

 

[bikesandbeer]

Hi @bikesandbeer
I had something similar. I left everything as it was and made a new hole for a ball valve with a Qmax cutter.
I used mine as a HLT so I didn't need to worry about leaving the old tap on it.

Brilliant mate, I think that's the way I'm going to go!

 

[uDicko]

I'll check the qmax I have at home and what size it is. You are welcome to borrow it. Used for fitting a 3 piece weldless on my sparge heater.