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Bob Boufford
Intermediate Member
Username: Bobb
Post Number: 437
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 96.52.216.245
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 09, 2009 - 12:37 pm: | 
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Hi,
Is there any functional reasons why spigots are mounted 90 degrees from the handles on brew pots? All the DIY articles say to mount the spigots this way and all the commercially installed spigots are the same.
If I mount the spigots that way, the handles will on the pots will interfere with each other on a single tier system. Any issues mounting the spigots inline with the handles?
Thanks, Bob |
Belly Buster Bob
Senior Member
Username: Canman
Post Number: 3095
Registered: 02-2003
Posted From: 131.137.245.199
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 09, 2009 - 01:40 pm: |
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I personally don't see any issue. I think with the commercial made units it may just be for looks. I don't think I even paid any attention to that when installing mine |
Joe Rovito
Intermediate Member
Username: Joez8
Post Number: 251
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 98.247.121.86
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 09, 2009 - 03:02 pm: |
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Normally when you hold a big heavy pot, the handles are L/R. It is the safest way to put it on a stove. So if you want the liquid to come out the front, the spigot's at 90 degrees. Also, It looks 'right' way.
On my system, spigot comes out the left side where I have more room for chillers and pumps. |
Paul Hayslett
Senior Member
Username: Paulhayslett
Post Number: 2274
Registered: 02-2002
Posted From: 128.36.199.250
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 09, 2009 - 04:28 pm: |
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Not these:
http://www.blichmannengineering.com/BoilerMaker/BoilerMaker.htm
This seems to make more sense to me. You can tilt the pot with one hand to get the last bit out. |
Bill Pierce
Moderator
Username: Billpierce
Post Number: 10685
Registered: 01-2002
Posted From: 24.141.103.148
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 09, 2009 - 04:34 pm: |
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Bob, since you are designing your own system, position the spigot where it makes the most sense for you. |
Kevin Kowalczyk
Advanced Member
Username: Itsfunbrewingbeer
Post Number: 742
Registered: 10-2007
Posted From: 209.252.39.59
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 09, 2009 - 06:34 pm: |
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Just don't put it here:
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Vance Barnes
Senior Member
Username: Vancebarnes
Post Number: 3806
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 69.199.10.66
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 09, 2009 - 09:23 pm: |
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In addition to Kevin's place to not put it 
you don't want it above one of the holes in the skirt. It gets very hot above one of those holes when the burner is on. |
David Root
Junior Member
Username: David_r
Post Number: 35
Registered: 12-2007
Posted From: 66.67.152.22
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 09, 2009 - 10:42 pm: |
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If I lined the valve up with the handle, when we carry it full, the valve would hit me in the leg.
My HLT is also my fermenter. When done brewing outside, I get some one to help me carry it inside the house.
These are converted kegs.
David |
Bob Boufford
Intermediate Member
Username: Bobb
Post Number: 438
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 96.52.216.245
| | Posted on Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 12:46 pm: |
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Thanks again for the input. Drilling commences tomorrow. (Fri)
Cheers, Bob |
Kevin Kowalczyk
Advanced Member
Username: Itsfunbrewingbeer
Post Number: 744
Registered: 10-2007
Posted From: 209.252.39.59
| | Posted on Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 01:34 pm: |
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Remember, not at the top, Bob.  |
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