Burner Control Parts List

This week we have a quick, but long overdue, video outlining the key fittings I used to plumb in the control valve on my brew stand. This video shows how the parts are connected together and I also outline exactly the part numbers for each part.

First thing first, I used teflon tape on every joint. This helps keep the fittings from binding together. It also helps seals the parts so no propane leaks out from all the connections. I used standard Watts fittings for most of my connections. These are common everyday brass parts available at the biggest home improvement stores, and certainly some smaller ones as well. Your local hardware store likely has the same thing or something similar to the Watts parts I used.

A couple things to remember about this parts list. First I used a standard 6 inch across cast iron burner. These are available lots of places online. I found that Bayou Classic Depot had great prices, quick delivery and excellent customer service. When I first ordered the burner the orifice was included with the burner (BG12 burner). But now you have to order the orifice separately, so I have included that part on the list below. I like these burners because the make a good balance between power and gas efficiency. I have never had a problem controlling the flame with these burners so that is why I chose to build three stations with this burner. You can certainly go to the larger banjo burner, but those burners really use a lot of gas. You can certainly heat things up faster, but I have never been sure if it can maintain a lower rolling boil once its going. Nor did I think that such a big burner would be good under my direct fired mash tun.

These parts are listed in order from the burner to the black pipe manifold in the back of the brew stand. All connected together in this order.

6″ Burner Bayou Classic BG12
Orifice Bayou Classic 5235
Coupling Watts LFA765 3/8″ FIP X 1/4″ FIP
Hex Nipple Watts LFA729 1/4″ MIP
Female Elbow Watts LFA727 1/4″ FIP
Hex Nipple Watts LFA729 1/4″ MIP
Control Valve Bayou Classic NV108P 1/4″ MIP X 1/4″ FIP
Bushing Watts LFA778 3/8″ MIP X 1/4″ FIP
Brass Craft Gas Supply with safety cutoff

It’s pretty straight forward or at least I hope it is. This list in conjunction with the video should give you the knowledge you need to head to your local parts store and piece it all together yourself as always let us know if you have questions.

BREW ON!