Fitting a dial thermometer to boiler

[DerbyshireNick]

Thanks for this post, I needed exactly something like this for my HLT/Boiler combo! ordered!

[alix101]

I recived mine last week they are pretty good but I think I'm going to need another fitting to go through the pots
there just isn't enough on the edge to make a good seal, im going to message the seller

[andyCo]

I recived mine last week they are pretty good but I think I'm going to need another fitting to go through the pots
there just isn't enough on the edge to make a good seal, im going to message the seller

Mine turned up also ..not the quickest on the delivery side tbh
A couple of these might fit with some poly washers
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Brass+F ... nut/p90735
I found a fitting from and old tank connector that fits but it will need

http://www.flickr.com/photos/75944405@N06/6865870013/

Andy

[johndavies]

are these easy to fit??

[BrewHead]

Hello,
They are really easy to fit. You drill a 20mm hole, use a 1/2" self centering dowty washer on the outside, and a hex nut as recommended above on the inside. The dowty washes are available on eBay £2ish for 10, and are about 16mm internal diameter. They fit in the gap between the back nut and the thread. When compressed the outer metal washer stops the inner rubber washer from deforming and slipping off the back nut.
Hope it helps - I've fitted 2 like this and neither has leaked yet.

[johnmac]

Having tryed the Dowty washer method, I have to say, it's not satisfactory: It doesn't leak, but the there is nothing retaining the thermometer pocket except rubber. A small amout of force will cause the joint to pop open, which is going to be dangerous with boiling liquids.

[Spud395]

Having tryed the Dowty washer method, I have to say, it's not satisfactory: It doesn't leak, but the there is nothing retaining the thermometer pocket except rubber. A small amout of force will cause the joint to pop open, which is going to be dangerous with boiling liquids.

What type of a boiler do you use John, Stainless or plastic?
I suppose I'm asking what's the wall thickness?

[bumblebee]

I used two brass reducers, on the inside of the pot a 5/8" to 1/2" reducer with the thread poking through the pot,I then fitted a stainless steel dowty and then a 3/4" to 1/2" reducer, this leaves just enough 1/2" female thread to screw in the thermometer pocket

[jimp2003]

I used two brass reducers, on the inside of the pot a 5/8" to 1/2" reducer with the thread poking through the pot,I then fitted a stainless steel dowty and then a 3/4" to 1/2" reducer, this leaves just enough 1/2" female thread to screw in the thermometer pocket

When you say a reducer what do you mean exactly? (pipe fittings are not my strong point )

Any chance of a link or pic bumblebee?

Cheers

Jim

[bumblebee]

Errrrr trying to do a link without success , if you put ' brass reducer' into yr search engine It will show a pic , sorry not very helpful I know,if you imagine a hollow bolt with both an internal and xternal thread

[jimp2003]

Got it. Thanks Bumblebee.

[bumblebee]

Sorry my error ...... Inside the pot was a 1/2" to 3/8" reducer and 3/4" to 1/2" on the outside, I'm trying to remember as it's been fitted some time, basically yr screwing the 1/2" threads together

[redbenson111]

You could always use one of these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280823645801? ... 1423.l2649

[anto01]

Having tryed the Dowty washer method, I have to say, it's not satisfactory: It doesn't leak, but the there is nothing retaining the thermometer pocket except rubber. A small amout of force will cause the joint to pop open, which is going to be dangerous with boiling liquids.

would using a circlip with the dowty work

[andyCo]

You could always use one of these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280823645801? ... 1423.l2649

Not sure one of these would work tbh .
I spent 10 mins in my local plumbers today and think I got it cracked.
When I get a spare 10 mins I'll upload a picky of the bits.
Basically its a 1/2 brass sleeve plus a 1/2 threaded connector.
http://s1132.photobucket.com/albums/m564/andyco2/
Andy