Sight glass

[68bird]

Got a new evaporator last year. The only part that is not stainless is the sight glass. 1/2 inch pipe thread coming out of the raised flue pan. Needs to be about 8 inches minimum. Any thoughts where I can get one? Thanks in advance, Doug

[Cjadamec]

Mcmaster Carr

https://www.mcmaster.com/sight-glass

Grainger

https://www.grainger.com/search/lubrication/fittings-and-hose-systems/level-gauges?sst=1&ts_optout=true&searchQuery=sight+glass

[maple flats]

Did it get broken, or just needs a good cleaning. Mine has been used since 2012, same glass. I use a bottle brush for the necessary tube I.D.to clean mine. It still looks like new. I clean it every 2-3 days in season, anytime you see a scum line forming, just push the brush down and back up 2-3 times and done. I don't recall who I got my brush from, I just googles the size, diameter and length I needed and then I bought 3. I still have 2, one got badly bent, kinked beyond repair.

[Grabouss]

Any good brewing supply store should have them. Here is an example of one:

https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/ltsknt.htm

[bill m]

My local hardware store has them, I was looking at them today. Also any plumbing supply will have them.

[68bird]

Thank you guys, gonna go the Amazon route!

[Father & Son]

CDL sight glass tube are bigger in diameter than most. I always keep a spare on hand. I think they are 1.5” diameter 8” tall.