Milk tank fittings ???

[brookledge]

You definately have tri clover. If you don't want to go the route of a fernco then one other option is to cut the pipe and then weld it to a stainless fitting.
I took a stainless pipe thread coupling and it was a snug fit into one side of the coupling and then I had it welded with stainless mig wire.
I welded mine because it was on a large tank and I wanted to be sure nobody would accidently knock of a rubber conection.
Keith

[Dennis H.]

Here is a few pics of the fittings.

I either get a fitting that allows me to connect right to the tank then goto hose or I use the valve then do like you all say and use the black rubber adapter to goto the 1" pvc pipe.

I just can't seem the find anything out there that will thread right up to the valve.

[3rdgen.maple]

Man did i misunderstand you on this one. Sorry bout that. I thought you were looking for the connector that goes directly on the tank. Pictures sure makes it clearer. Well it is too bad you cannot get the right fitting to go on there. Personnaly I would put the valve on there first, that way you can shut the flow off and allow the lines to drain so they do not freeze at night. Get the rubber connector and put your mind at ease on this one but keep an eye out for the right connector while in your travels.

[brookledge]

Like I said you have tri-clover fittings if you do a search you can find something or contact a dairy supply store.
Here is one company that popped up when I did a search
https://www.jmesanitary.com/category/11/1/Reducers.aspx
Good luck
Keith

[brookledge]

Here is another one but is very pricey. I think you are best off looking for a used adapter from a dairy supply company or contact dairy farms to see if they have anything hanging around
http://www.hosexpress.com/sanitary/adapter.htm
Keith

[Dennis H.]

Thanks Brookledge Ilooked up the 1st link you gave me a few posts back, I couldn't find the fitting on their website and I asked for a catalog so I will look at that when and if it comes to the house.

Thanks for these other links I will look at them.