Installing a Weldless Triclamp Bulkhead with a Knockout Punch into a Brew Kettle

In this video I show the process of installing a 1.5 inch weldless triclamp bulkhead into a brew kettle using a Greenlee Knockout Punch (1-5/8 inch).
Below is my part list in case you want to use the same items as I did in this video.
Weldless Triclamp Bulkhead Fitting: www.aliexpress.com/item/32910...
Triclamp Pickup Tube: www.aliexpress.com/item/32949...
Triclamp Valve: www.aliexpress.com/item/32954...
Triclamp to Camlock Fitting: www.aliexpress.com/item/32298...
Triclamp Clamps: www.aliexpress.com/item/32668...
Triclamp Gaskets: www.aliexpress.com/item/32667...

[@knuckle47]

Not having to drill in an already open hole is a godsend and makes it a very clean and easy process

[@jimanddiana4103]

Knockout punch was new to me, I didn't know about them. Very helpful videos, thanks.

[@northwind3114]

If you do invest in a knockout punch, make sure to oil it occasionally to keep it from getting damaged over time, you want it to be smooth and easy to turn

[@spectrumhomebrew]

Nice tool there! really helpful video, cheers

[@mihaipopa9414]

Thanks you for this tutorial, cheers!

[@Gresco]

Great video!

[@SteveT__001]

Helpful, thank you

[@sc00zy]

Lol what a massive valve for such a small kettle 🤪😂

[@chrismousseau555]

Ikr! I bought it for demonstration. Felt a video like this did not exist when I made it.

[@Leadership_matters]

DOPE!!!

[@fitter70]

Very cool video. I would be interested to see what kind of steel that fitting from Ali express. If it's stainless steel a magnet should not be attracted to it.

[@sc00zy]

It’s Normally ss304 steel they use and attract a magnet, perfect for brewing and distilling! No need for ss314 way more expensive and only need in commercial brewery.

[@TimmyHowles]

Do the bulkheads sit flush to the side of the kettle despite being straight? If you understand what I mean. Thinking of doing this to fit a heating element in mine.

[@chrismousseau555]

I have had no issues with leaks. I did this to my element's hole 1 year prior to this video. I have a 15 gallon kettle.

[@liquidgold2735]

What do you use for a triclamp heating element?

[@chrismousseau555]

I bought parts for the elements from BrewHardware.com

[@JohnnyReverse]

i know you bought the punch used, but could you send me a link to one? greenlee preferable

[@chrismousseau555]

All I did was occasionally check eBay for it. Be sure to not buy a conduit punch, as those punch larger holes.

[@JohnnyReverse]

@@chrismousseau555 Cool, looking now. What size socket did you use?

[@kevinwithers8444]

Hi. What size is that valve fitting?

[@chrismousseau555]

1 - 1/2 inch tri-clamp. The hole size is 1 - 5/8 inch.

[@micchelino]

304 or 304L?

[@chrismousseau555]

Never called out an “L” so I would expect it to be the 8% carbon version.