Yard find.

[OntarioBeerKegs]

I found something today that I figured was a stroke of luck in the local scrap yard. A thick walled shop made SS vessel with 12inch radius and a height of 18 inches. Pretty excited about what is going to be my new 35G brew-pot. I would like to use NG on this, is there any reason before I start that I could not use this or if a burner would not work with a bottom surface that has a 24inch diameter? There is also a slight lip on the bottom out side edge that kind of overhangs. Total cost so far $40 CAD.

I would also like what I believe is called a sightglass. One of those external thingies that is vertical and allows you to see how much volume is left. Could somebody kindly point me the way to find a cost effiecient one, hopefully in SS to keep the theme going?

Thanks.

 

[lackey2000]

Congrats!!!

Sounds a little wide bit I'm no expert. I don't know what kind of burner you plan on using but some like one of those big banjo burners might help with the extra surface area.

I can't imagine the lip would matter. Have you see the underside of a keggle? Thats like 3 inches.

I think I'd like to see some photos of that bad boy!

 

[DrKarma]

With that width you can probably put heating elements like the one I have in my boiler see this thread https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/i-decided-start-building-brewing-system-106668/

In case you would like to go electric instead.

Good find.
I too have lip on my vessel.

 

[coy]

I think this guy makes sight glasses.
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f41/sight-glass-thermometer-back-stock-164919/

 

[OntarioBeerKegs]

Pictures as requested. It is a bit out of round but nothing I can not fix myself, and of course needs a good cleaning. The pin lock keg next to it gives a decent idea to the size of this.

DrKarma that thread has some great ideas in it, the first time I have ever seen a coffee kettle salvaged for parts. That leaves yet another idea on the mental list when I visit the local surplus shops and bring home a box of junk.

Coy, that is right in line with what I am looking for.









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[lackey2000]

Looks great! Can't wait so see the final product.

 

[wilserbrewer]

Nice find on the pot. I like the bike in the backround...maybe you can prop up the rear wheel and use it to power a grain mill.