I have a 22 gallon Brewhemoth on the way so it's time to step up from my sanke keggle to bigger one. I think I want a 25 gallon kettle to enable full use of the fermenter. Ultimately it will need to have a drain (bottom would be awesome!!), port for thermocouple, nut for electrical element; a tangential inlet would be a huge bonus. Brewers Hardware offers exactly what I want in a 20 gallon version but I'm afraid it's not big enough. Stout has some that would likely due but they're special order and I haven't seen any reviews on them. I'd like to spend no more than $500. Anyone have any suggestions for kettles?
In the market for a 25+ gallon kettle
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freshhoarse
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I use a 30 gal kettle for 20 gal batches. I went with a Blichmann... you may be able to find one used.
freshhoarse
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New will run you $545, but it has all the bells and whistles you will want/need including a lid, brewmometer, sight glass, pick-up tube, and valve...
freshhoarse
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For a 25 gal, you might want to consider:
http://www.spikebrewing.com/product...s-steel-brew-kettle-with-2-vertical-couplers/
http://www.spikebrewing.com/product...s-steel-brew-kettle-with-2-vertical-couplers/
This is also a decent deal when you factor in free shipping
http://morebeer.com/products/heavy-duty-brew-kettle-ball-valve-104-quart26-gallon.html
http://morebeer.com/products/heavy-duty-brew-kettle-ball-valve-104-quart26-gallon.html
Some value here if you can drill and solder fittings.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-100-QT-.../200910481536?pt=Cookware&hash=item2ec732a880
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-100-QT-.../200910481536?pt=Cookware&hash=item2ec732a880
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pickles
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Thats not a bad deal at all. I have done a lot of stainless soldering and brazing on my brewery. I could probably complete it for $200. I wonder what the thicknees is? Does 18/10 refer to the gauge? Anyone have experience with this pot?
I believe the Ebay Concord kettle is the same pot as the Spike kettle.
SpentGrains
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18/10 is the grade of stainless steel.
Monster Mash
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Too bad your not in So Cal, I get these 30 gallon pots for $30....
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pickles
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Too bad your not in So Cal, I get these 30 gallon pots for $30....
I'll gladly pay shipping. What are those from? I recall someone (perhaps you) using pool filter housings.
Monster Mash
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Yes, they are pool filter housings. When I get them they look like crap and it takes a lot of work to clean them up and convert them but you can't beat the price. I pay $30 for the pot and about $30 to have the couplings welded on if I pre-drill them first.
The thickness is 1mm. 18/10 means it has 18% Chromium and 10% Nickel which is also more commonly referred to as 316 stainless. These however are not 18/10 they are 18/8 which is 304 stainless. You'll be hard pressed to find an 18/10 (316) kettle. It's more expensive and completely not needed for this application.
Incorrect. Our kettles have different dimensions, ours are thicker and we have higher quality control standards.
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pickles
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Spikebrewing - Couple questions 1) I have to have a 1" NPS nut; do you have them in your stock 2) have you ever welded a tangential inlet 3) ever installed a bottom drain on one of these? I really hate not being able to open the valve an let crap drain out when I'm cleaning like I can with my HLT and MLT. Obviously there are some considerations for the pot to rest on the stand but I can handle that.
Fordmi
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Too bad your not in So Cal, I get these 30 gallon pots for $30....
I'm in southern CA and could be interested.
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