I got a new 10 gal kettle in today. As I was looking it over I noticed 3 marks about 1 1/2 inch from the top. I rubbed my hand across them, then I rubbed my short finger nail across them. My nail did snag. It’s not deep, but it’s a gauge. My concern is will this creat an issue with my brew? I hear a lot if things about bacteria and it has me concerned, or am I over paranoid.
Small gauge on the Inside of a kettle
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Zwoods
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I wouldn't worry about it. Its in a kettle and I assume the kettle is for boiling. This means the boil/steam should eliminate everything you're concerned about.
ancientmariner52
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No, you're not paranoid, they really ARE out to get you! [emoji21]
If this is your boil kettle, it's just not an issue. Nothing will survive the heat. You can easily smooth it out, though. Use a Dremel tool or just sandpaper, then rub hard with Barkeepers Friend. The bare metal will passivate itself in a short time, ask anybody who welds the stuff. Good luck!
If this is your boil kettle, it's just not an issue. Nothing will survive the heat. You can easily smooth it out, though. Use a Dremel tool or just sandpaper, then rub hard with Barkeepers Friend. The bare metal will passivate itself in a short time, ask anybody who welds the stuff. Good luck!
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