When I bought my 8 gallon kettle from my local brew supply store they said for $20 they could of added a ball valve to it, I wish I took them up on that offer, I just did not like dealing with the oversize racking cane, I know its been the way to do it for years but I like the idea of just using a ball valve and hose.
So I found a couple links on here to this place:
http://www.bargainfittings.com
Wondering if anyone could tell me the difference between these two:
http://www.bargainfittings.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=46&product_id=91
and
http://www.bargainfittings.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=46&product_id=178
So then to move on to make it even more difficult, I was thinking of getting a 3/8" output barb only because I have several 3/8" hoses already, or is the 1/2" the way to go?
Then what about the inside? Do I want anything on the inside? a pick up tube at all or one of the filter screens?
And as for the ball valve I could do the 1 piece or the 3 piece, is the 3 piece worth the extra $6? It sure looks nice but is it really needed?
I was even thinking about adding in a cheaper thermometer, I have the one that clips onto the top of the pot, but I think it would be nice to be able to keep the lid of during my steeping process. Are these worth it as well?
My kettle only cost me $60, its not high quality by any means but it seems to do its job, plus I should be able to re-use the fittings if I ever get a new kettle.
So I found a couple links on here to this place:
http://www.bargainfittings.com
Wondering if anyone could tell me the difference between these two:
http://www.bargainfittings.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=46&product_id=91
and
http://www.bargainfittings.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=46&product_id=178
So then to move on to make it even more difficult, I was thinking of getting a 3/8" output barb only because I have several 3/8" hoses already, or is the 1/2" the way to go?
Then what about the inside? Do I want anything on the inside? a pick up tube at all or one of the filter screens?
And as for the ball valve I could do the 1 piece or the 3 piece, is the 3 piece worth the extra $6? It sure looks nice but is it really needed?
I was even thinking about adding in a cheaper thermometer, I have the one that clips onto the top of the pot, but I think it would be nice to be able to keep the lid of during my steeping process. Are these worth it as well?
My kettle only cost me $60, its not high quality by any means but it seems to do its job, plus I should be able to re-use the fittings if I ever get a new kettle.