I am wondering if anyone has tips on keeping the rubber gaskets from vintage vac brewers pliable? My recently acquired vintage cory has a fairly mint condition gasket that is pliable when warm but a bit stiff at room temp. (I am learning to soak it for a minute in hot water before using it). Does anyone know of a reliable method of maintaining/preserving these gaskets? Any sources for replacement gaskets (wide mouth cory)? I heard about some being available at www.foodservices.com but they seem not to carry them anymore. I think that there is some currently manufactured brewer that has gaskets that fit. Does SM's carry suitable replacements? Thx, Edward |
At 11:52 AM -0700 7/31/04, Edward Spiegel wrote: <Snip> If you get into a total bind, you might try these people: . One of their specialties is reproducing old gaskets and seals. Not cheap, I'm sure, but then *you* could be the source we all point people to. Best, David -- "The greatest dangers to liberty lurk in insidious encroachment by men of zeal, well-meaning but without understanding." Justice Louis Brandeis |
You can buy o-rings of varying sizes and materials at just about any reputable plumbing supply. |
Interesting thought. While I don't know the specs of a Cory widemouth, I'll google. I just did acquire a Cory DRL/DRU and DEO stove on eBay. I wouldn't classify the DRL as widemouth - couldn't fit my hand in to wash it at all. The gasket on the DRL is about 1.5 to 2" high with several ridges to insure a good seal. I'm not sure how that one would be replaced by plumbing supplies. Howver, I'll probably look into it eventually. Mine worked well this weekend, but I'm figuring I'll need replacement gaskets in a few years. While cold, they do feel a bit brittle. Jason <Snip> |
The out-of-stock items you were looking for at foodservicesdirect can be found at restaurant supply houses which specialize in Chinese restaurants - and at a much lower cost. It seems these restaurants still use the SS vacuum brewers....I'm sure you can get the gaskets there for about $5.... Bring your pot to see if it fits... Ciao, Angelo <Snip> |
At 2:34 PM -0400 8/02/04, Angelo wrote: <Snip> Thanks for the tip. How does one find such supply houses? Thanks, Edward |
Ed, I don't know where you live, but in Manhattan we have a street called Bowery and it is lined with various wholesalers who sell to various trades. Since Chinatown borders the Bowery (or vice-versa) restaurant suppliers who cater to the many Chinese restaurants have sprung up... You might ask the local Chinese restaurant to give you the name of their supplier of various things, like woks, wok ovens, chopping boards, etc.. Then, contact them... Yellow pages would also be good...Get the general restaurant supply places, then ask them if they cater to the Asian restaurants... Good luck in your search... Angelo <Snip> |