Chicago1948

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I don't have the time and funds to install a sight glass at the moment and I am wondering if anyone else has marked the inside of their keggle/HLT? I have a Sharpie but I am wondering if that will impact the beer at all. I was thinking of scratching some lines into the keggle but would rather use some kind of marker.

Any thoughts?

IrregularPulse

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Lots of people use a dow or tall plastic or metal stick. You can either mark that with a sharpie or notch it.

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hbomb

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I've also heard of using a screwdriver and hammering little dent "notches". Just be careful not to go crazy and puncture it.

hopsoda

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I marked mine on the outside just measured when full of water then spray painted lines on the outside ... probably not the best or most accurate way but after a few batches i know where it needs to be.

I like the notch idea on a stick / paddle exc. , i think ill cut notches in my stirring spoon for my next batch, thanks.

tndave

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I notched my mash paddle one notch per gallon. I notched one side for brew kettle and one side for HLT (well...the pot that I sometimes use to heat sparge water..LOL)

ie:use gallon jug, pour in one gallon, measure & notch, repeat...

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DeutscheMaster

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This is a good idea, however, use a flat tip punch.

HomebrewJeff

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You will find that after your first batch, your sharpie markings will be long gone. I'd suggest using something removable, as others have said. Also, keep in mind that the volume increases as the liquid heats up. So your measurement at 65F will be different than 212F.

The removable stick was suggested in case you forget about the above, and end up with a kettle that has a bunch of useless dents marked on the side. oops...

mcjake

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How do we take this into account?

conpewter

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Usually the increase from room temp to boiling is 4%

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4% doesn't seem like enough to make a difference when we are talking in terms of 5 -6 gallons. We are barely talking 3 and a quarter cups.