Qmax 22.5 or 21mm

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Qmax 22.5 or 21mm

Post by awalker » Wed Jul 30, 2014 1:43 pm

Hi all

I have just bought a tap from angel brewing. did not order the 21mm Qmax as I have one.

Oh no I dont, I have a 22.5mm which I used for fitting 1/2 inch taps to my old gear.

Can I just use it?

Should i get the 21mm?

Or try out the 22.5 on something else to check for fit?

Any help appreciated
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Re: Qmax 22.5 or 21mm

Post by Dave S » Wed Jul 30, 2014 2:05 pm

22.5 sounds a bit slack. I agree with you, try on a piece of scrap first.
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Re: Qmax 22.5 or 21mm

Post by awalker » Thu Jul 31, 2014 8:30 am

Thanks Dave S went for the safe option and ordered one.
No point ruining the pot over a tenner.
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Re: Qmax 22.5 or 21mm

Post by barneey » Thu Jul 31, 2014 12:14 pm

If the thread is 1/2" bsp a 21mm hole is a good fit.
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Re: Qmax 22.5 or 21mm

Post by chastuck » Thu Jul 31, 2014 5:42 pm

barneey wrote:If the thread is 1/2" bsp a 21mm hole is a good fit.
I find a 20.4 Qmax gives an even better fit.

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