WTB: Tri-clamp fittings

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Permalink Reply by James Stuart on January 23, 2013 at 6:47am

not sure of anywhere in NZ at good pricing, 

There is stilldragon, based in Australia. They do all sorts of stainless distilling stuff

2" clamps $7.50

2" gaskets $1.00
2" short ferrule $5.00

end cap is $6.00

What sort of still are you building? 

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Permalink Reply by Jamie on February 3, 2013 at 6:56pm

Hi James

I've looked the SD gear but there seems to be mixed opinions about the quality...I'd be interested to here from someone with actual experience. After a bit of searching I've come up with 2"TC stuff here in NZ.

clamp $8.50, long ferrule $7.50, blank cap $6.90, EPDM seal $1.60. 

Not sure exactly what I'll build but maybe a 2-3" boka or VM though first I need to find some copper tube at the right price which will determine what I build. Already got a keg with a 2kW element fitted.

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Permalink Reply by James Stuart on February 6, 2013 at 8:32pm

I'm looking at ordering their basic pot still plus some extra clamps and ferrules (for a VM).  Where did you get the parts in NZ? I guess you've read the Aussie distiller site then. I'm happy to take the chance with the parts

I'd like copper pipe but any over 40mm seems hard to find used, thinking of getting stainless instead. 

I've got a 5kW element for my keg, just putting a controller together for it. 

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Permalink Reply by Jamie on February 10, 2013 at 7:40pm

I've the local scrappie on the look out for some copper...he said they get very little 2" but do get 3/4" stuff quite often.

I got the TC prices from Forte in Hamilton.

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Permalink Reply by Chris Banks on January 23, 2013 at 8:49am

I can help out there - flick me an email if you like - banksbrewinghardware@gmail.com

If you require enough parts that spreading the shipping costs ex the states makes it economical its well worth contacting Derrin from Brewers Hardware - http://www.brewershardware.com/Tri-Clover-Fittings/

Cheers

Chris

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Permalink Reply by Jamie on February 3, 2013 at 7:13pm

Hi Chris

Thanks for the offer. Like I said in the above post, I need to find the copper first.

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