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Found out the kettle was manufactured in 1973. They did not make a Propane conversion kit and Vulcan no longer has parts for anything its age. So...unfortunately looks like this will be a 40 gallon fermenter 👍

Yes LP - propane conversion would be needed since I do not have access on my farm to natural gas. I did get a manual from the company but this must be older than I thought. The manual is typed with a typewriter and the diagrams are hand drawn 😎😂

I am not exactly sure. I will take a closer look at the electrical connections and see how the temp is regulated. My guess is a thermostat on the main panel? There is a pressure gauge as well. The fill valve connected to the sight glass has an upper and lower valve.

I'm wondering if anyone can help me with this kettle I stumbled on. 40 gallons from Vulcan-Hart. It's old enough the company is now just Vulcan no longer based in Kentucky. I only spent $100 and figured I could ferment in it if nothing else but the more I look at it...it might still fire up...

Thanks sibelman

I'll take a look at the Brew Commander. Electric Brewing sent me a recommended PID yesterday. Single PID. Unit supposed to power 2 5500W elements simultaneously. Design looks pretty simple but no wiring diagram. They want $1300 plus $500 for the elements. For that price I'll look at building my...

Thank you!!

Bobby any recommendations on what I'd need in terms of wattage and elements? Would I need 2 5500w or could I get away w less?

How do you get a squeeze on a hoisted bag?

Never posted....just read a lot of threads. Thanks for all the knowledge on here. I have a Grainfather G70 that I ran several times before I went to BIAB with the unit. I found it easier and more efficient than using the recirc design of the unit. I am very interested in upsizing to the same...

Thanks for the add....been reading for a while. Time to ask a few questions from the knowledge tree here. Thanks