Baffle plate questions...

[Brewery]

Hey guys I've been debating how to make my baffle plate and would like your thoughts on a few things...

1. I've seen them built with a peice of angle in the center to catch the drippings and funnel down to a drain and then some I've seen are just the flat plate with a hole at one end to plumb in a drain...Is there any pros/cons to either way? I like the idea of the angle iron to funnel the drippings but i'm having problems coming up with a way to make an adjustable baffle with that design...

2. When y'all build an adjustable baffle do you use all-thread for the screw? That's what i'm picturing in my mind but all the all-thread i'm ever able to find is galvanized and I'm thinking that's bad news (heat + galvanized steel)

I know I've seen pictures of some of all the above on here but can't seem to remember where and have had no luck finding them.

[Frank_Cox]

stand by.... makin supper then I will chime in bro...

[k.a.m.]

Brewery, I prefer the angle iron drain but flat plate will give you the same result. I do not use baffles in my cookers as I have never seen a need for them. If you want one then at the end where the R/F plate ends and you place your bridge attach the baffle to it.

[Frank_Cox]

here ya go Brew, here is how I did mine...
frank's 160 RF build
I did not use all thread. I used what is called "ACME Lead Screw" it is found in most everything with a screw type adjustment such as Vises, trailer Jacks, cnc machines, etc... Mine came off of a large water valve from a hospital. I like using those old valves because they have nice cast iron hand wheels.

[The Czar]

But as cool as it is....what Frank is not telling you is just how dang hard it is to find those handles!!!

[Brewery]

Ok thanks guys..

Frank i know what you're talking about, we use short peices at work and call it "ball screw"...I didn't even think about that!

DC, I've actually already acquired my handles (friends who work on rebuilding valves for the oil/gas industry come in handy at these times)

[The Czar]

Ok thanks guys..

Frank i know what you're talking about, we use short peices at work and call it "ball screw"...I didn't even think about that!

DC, I've actually already acquired my handles (friends who work on rebuilding valves for the oil/gas industry come in handy at these times)

Maybe we need to make some sort of trade or deal? Cause them things are like gold here.....

[maccas66]

But as cool as it is....what Frank is not telling you is just how dang hard it is to find those handles!!!

you mean the rising spindle gate valve handles?, heck my boys threw one away last year!, if I only knew then!

[The Czar]

Yeah the ones that about 4" and bigger in diameter!! What is wrong with you Auzzies...eh?

[PvilleComp]

Don't worry dc - it probably threads backwards anyway ;)

[The Czar]

Don't worry dc - it probably threads backwards anyway ;)

That or it would be upside down!!

You catch on quick!!!!

[Brewery]

Dc I'll have him get some more and send ya a couple

[The Czar]

You would be my hero then...

[Gizmo]

I guess I've never seen a galvanized piece of all-thread - zinc-plated yes but not galvanized ...
so is zinc-plated dangerous too?
inquiring minds...

[GvilleDave]

Galvanized material is typically hot dipped in zinc... Zinc coated is galvanized so that would be bad stuff in a cooker...

[Frank_Cox]

[Brewery]

Dc are we talking sandwiches now??

Rick you got me on that one, I wasn't thinking but did mean zinc, which I've seen turn some funny colors when welding so it can't be good I'm thinking

[Gizmo]

Well I'm certainly no chemist - that's for sure...

[The Czar]

Dc are we talking sandwiches now??

Rick you got me on that one, I wasn't thinking but did mean zinc, which I've seen turn some funny colors when welding so it can't be good I'm thinking

HA......maybe.....

[maccas66]

Don't worry dc - it probably threads backwards anyway ;)

That or it would be upside down!!

You catch on quick!!!!

Oh Yeah!...FUUNNNIE!

[ehw2011]

Stainless Steel all tread is available from the following web site:
http://www.southcoaststainless.com/full ... atalog.pdf Page 67

[bigbook]

they make s/s allthread but it anit cheap

[The Czar]

I bet it's not!!

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[Frank_Cox]

I have been using stainless steel 3/8" all thread but i found some uncoated mild steel all thread I am using now. way cheaper!

[bigbook]

Easy to find if you work around pumps like I do ....... Check with scrap yard or go toa supply house that handles mechanical equipment