Do I really need a thermometer on my BK?

[spatman]

I'm putting together a 10 gallon all grain system. I have two kegs and a cooler I will use as the mash tun. The keg that will become the HLT has a sight glass and thermometer. I'm about to buy the fittings for the BK and wondering why I'd need a thermometer on that vessel since it's just for boiling.

What are your thoughts?

 

[Dan]

Are you going to cool in the boil kettle? Come to think of it, I don' have one on mine and just take a reading with a probe while chilling. I think the reason I didn't put one in is because I was worried about it getting banged around by the IC.

 

[LandoLincoln]

Well, it's awfully handy to have a sight glass installed on the BK, and if you're going to do that, it's not much more expensive to have a sight glass / thermometer combo installed.

It's nice to know how close you're getting to boiling. But is it crucial? No.

 

[spatman]

I'll be using a counter flow chiller to cool. Already have the sight glass given to me by a friend. I guess I could always get a thermometer later if I feel I need it.

 

[jtejedor]

I like mine because I can chill with my immersion chiller and keep the lid on the whole time.