1.5" Tri Clamp RIMS Tube Kit, SS304 with Clamps and Seals

1.5" Tri Clamp RIMS Tube Kit, SS304 with Clamps and Seals The main function of a RIMS tube is to maintain a constant mash temperature. It is also used for step mashing and mash-out. The element end fitting is threaded with 1" NPS threads.  When constructed, this product will measure 20" in length. This RIMS tube kit comes with: (2) RIMS tubes (5) 1.5" Silicone gaskets (5) 1.5" Single hinge tri clamps (2) 1.5" to 1/2" hose barb adapters Required Parts*: Water Heating Element NPS Adapter Temperature Controller Pump DETERMINING TRI CLAMP SIZE Tri Clamp sizes are determined by the outer diameter of the pipe or tubing, not the outer diameter of the flange or Tri Clamp itself. The flange of a Tri Clamp fitting typically has about a ½” inch greater diameter than the outside diameter of the pipe. This can become especially confusing when the Tri Clamp fitting has no pipe attached to it, as is the case with adapters, For instance, a 1.5" Tri Clamp to 1/2" hose barb adapter is n