is this a "correct" parts list for a Z Burner?

[Guest adhamh]

Hi All,

 

I've tired to contact Larry, but haven't gotten any response.  I thought I'd go a head and try to make my own Z Burner.

 

Is this the correct parts list for it?

 

1 - 3/4" standard pipe 8 to 9 inches long with threads on one end. 

1 - 1 1/4" wye

1 - 1 1/4 to 3/4" bushing

1 - 1/8" x 3 1/2" schedule 80 pipe nipple 

1 - 1 1/4" std. black pipe plug 

1 -  .035 or .045  contact tip 

 

I read on a different forum that the 1/8" nipple should be longer.  Is that correct?  If so how much longer?

 

Do any of these pieces need to be manufactured by ward or will anvil be okay?

 

I have not included the 2" long flare.  Is it possible to use a reducing tee instead, if the 3/4" pip is threaded on both ends?  I believe the function of this piece is basically to protect my kaowool from coming into direct contact with the flame and burning up...

 

[jcornell]

This is about right.

You'll also need something to work as a set screw to hold the nipple inplace.

The 1/8" nipple can be any length, this length is probably your minimum.

Go to the electrical department of your big box store and look for a threaded coupler for the 3/4" pipe. It'll be shiny, most likely, so you'll need to pickle it in muiratic acid to eat the zinc off.

The 3/4" pipe will be threaded on both ends - that's how it comes commercially in the big box stores.

The z burner is a good little burner - but it's loud.

J


The threaded coupler will be your flare nozzle.

[macbruce]

I don't know if others have had this problem but when I went to cut the therads into the 1/8 nipple for the welding tip I discovered there wasn't enough meat to cut the threads deep enough to prevent leakage. The solution I used was to gently swage about 3/4'' on the end of the nipple with a tennon tool that just happened to fit the bill.

[Frosty]

I don't know if others have had this problem but when I went to cut the therads into the 1/8 nipple for the welding tip I discovered there wasn't enough meat to cut the threads deep enough to prevent leakage. The solution I used was to gently swage about 3/4'' on the end of the nipple with a tennon tool that just happened to fit the bill.

 

That's why it needs to be schd 80 and even then it can be thin. When I'm shopping fittings I need to tap I take along the correct drill bit and use it as a go/nogo gauge.

 

I'm afraid that's about all the help I can be with one of Larry's burners.

 

Frosty The Lucky.

[Adhamh]

Thanks! I had some trouble with my user account, but it seems fixed now. I plan on trying to pick up these parts this week.