Originally Posted by
steve J
I am using Leader stubbies. But to me thi is easy fix at point of mfg. You have key slot on check valve so it can only go on one way and than twist check valve to lock in place. The two could not separate.
That idea might backfire. Ice is a powerful force. It can break big boulders apart when there is a small space the allowed water to get in. What chance would a plastic fitting have when locked together? One or both parts could be broken and then you'd need to replace them. Remember, even solid steel heavy duty ball valves can not hold up against the force of ice expansion with a ball closed full of water (or sap).
Dave Klish, I recently ordered a 2x6 wood fired evaporator from A&A Sheet Metal which I will be converting to oil fired
Now have solar, 2x6 finish pan, 5 bank 7x7 filter press, large water jacketed bottler, and tankless water heater.
Recently bought another Gingerich RO, this one was a 125, but a second membrane was added thus is a 250, like I had.
After running a 2x3, a 2x6, 3x8 tapping from 79 taps up to 1320 all woodfired, now I'm going to a 2x6 oil fired and a 200-425 taps.