[bassnfool]

7/16 inch drill bit. 1/4 inch X 18 National Pipe Thread. 1/4 inch brass ball valve. They can all be pruchased at McMaster-Carr web site.

[charkins]

Thanks for all of the info guys. On the bit, did you use a standard metal bit?

Thanks again

[bassnfool]

Just use a standard twist drill bit for drilling in metal.

[ghostbaits]

OR buy one pre-made @ www.ozarktackle.com/pouringpot.html

Ready to go....

[charkins]

Well, here is an update on my project. I cut a hole in a frydaddy. I bought the nipple and ball valve. I could not find a tap anywhere, but I have a machine shop that is going to tap that for me tomorrow. I only have one question left. The frydaddy has a little age on it. I can't figure out where the thermostat is. The frydaddy has 3 metal screws on the bottom. Any idea where the thermostat is???
Thanks

[pete s.]

i remember reading the thread on it. under the plate where the screws are. dont remember which way you turn the adjustment screw to adjust temp up or down. you need to test with a candy therometer . pete s.

[bassman843]

do you guys have any problems with the plastic burning like on a lee pot

[Predator Bass Baits]

They are allot friendlier then a Lee pot, but you need to use about 1 qt of plastic or more to make it worth using.

[tad]

I called the Company that makes Fry Daddy and they told me that they heat up to 375 to 395.

[Predator Bass Baits]

Sorry, I was refering to the 6qt pot, not the smaller frydaddy as I never used one of those.