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[3rd party JKor]

I'm dropping a order from McMaster today with some various supplies, hose, hose clamps, Luer Lock fittings (thx to George), and a few odds and ends.Is there anything you get from McMaster, that is hard to find elsewhere, that I should be thinking about adding to my order?All suggestions welcome...

[RommelMagic]

SS Compression fittings? SS Lock nuts (for weldless fittings)? I have a hard time finding small SS locally, and I'm sure McMaster is less expensive than B3.

[HVB]

I alwasy find things to buy at Mcmaster. love that placeYou may want to get some O-rings for re-building corny kegs. I always like to have those on hand.

[3rd party JKor]

SS Compression fittings? SS Lock nuts (for weldless fittings)? I have a hard time finding small SS locally, and I'm sure McMaster is less expensive than B3.

I alwasy find things to buy at Mcmaster. love that placeYou may want to get some O-rings for re-building corny kegs. I always like to have those on hand.

Good suggestions. I have access to SS compression fittings, although locknuts might be a good add. In one of my previous McM orders I got a lifetime supply of o-rings for rebuilding kegs.

[3rd party JKor]

What are you using Luer Locks for?

Whatever they come in handy for. They're cheap as heck and they seem useful.

[RommelMagic]

WTH is a luer lock anyway?

[3rd party JKor]

WTH is a luer lock anyway?

It's a 1/4 turn quick disconnect style fitting.

I use Luers everyday at work for IV setups. There is no way i can see these things being able to stand up to any pressure. Id like to hear how/what George uses them for.

The McMaster spec page says it will handle 125psi. They might not be the same ones you work with, just the same connection mechanism.https://www.mcmaster.com/#51525k216

Edited by JKoravos, 26 June 2009 - 07:26 AM.

[3rd party JKor]

Interesting. Nope, its the same exact thread, that's what makes them a Luer. Personally, i wouldn't trust them. But i can see the attraction. Let us know how they work for you.

Why wouldn't you trust them? Do they fail often?

[CaptRon]

stainless ball valves. keg o-rings, magnetic stir-bars.

[DubbelEntendre]

stir bars, oetiker style clamps

[3rd party JKor]

I did order some oetiker clamps. I'm good on stir bars.

[Stout_fan]

Gaskets to replace the one that sprayed you.epoxy tube mixing doo-dads for flow restriction.

[xd_haze]

I use this stuff on my mill and other places where I need food grade grease:1242K11 Food-grade Multipurpose Alum-thickened Grease, Standard, 14.5-oz Grease Gun CartridgeI also love having this stuff around:1408K34 Silicone Lubricant, Food Grade, 10-ounce Net Weight AerosolMike

[3rd party JKor]

Gaskets to replace the one that sprayed you.epoxy tube mixing doo-dads for flow restriction.

Good call on the epoxy nozzles. I have to check my lab to see if I have any, if not I'll order some.

I use this stuff on my mill and other places where I need food grade grease:1242K11 Food-grade Multipurpose Alum-thickened Grease, Standard, 14.5-oz Grease Gun CartridgeI also love having this stuff around:1408K34 Silicone Lubricant, Food Grade, 10-ounce Net Weight AerosolMike

What do you use the aerosol silicone lube for?

[HVB]

What do you use the aerosol silicone lube for?

Do you really want to know

[3rd party JKor]

Just make sure to really tighten the collar that connects the Luer together. There is really no seal in there.

I get what you're saying. When George first posted about using the Luer Lock connectors I was surprised you could use them for pressure service, but the fact that they're rated to 125psi gives me some comfort.Here's a link to the thread that George posted:https://www.brews-br...wtopic=3539&hl=

Edited by JKoravos, 26 June 2009 - 10:49 AM.