I've been in the market for a new brew kettle for some time now, with stuff entered and deleted from my online shopping carts. I've given up on converting a keg...in the rare event that I find a keg online it turns out to either be sold or is being sold in some part of town I don't really want to go.
My options at this point are buying a bling kettle or converting an el-cheapo. I want to know what you guys have been doing who are in a similar situation. I've been looking at stainless steel bayou stock-pots but have read that they are cheaply made and are from China... What brands are you guys converting?
Another thing that is bothering me is cutting the hole for the thermowell and ball valve. I have some DIY experience in making my own kegerator, etc, but I really don't want to spend $100 on a pot and screw it up. I have a drill but don't have access to a drill press at the moment. I'm worried that if I cut a hole straight, but too far left or right on the curve that the ball valve won't seal properly...does that make sense? Any thoughts?
My options at this point are buying a bling kettle or converting an el-cheapo. I want to know what you guys have been doing who are in a similar situation. I've been looking at stainless steel bayou stock-pots but have read that they are cheaply made and are from China... What brands are you guys converting?
Another thing that is bothering me is cutting the hole for the thermowell and ball valve. I have some DIY experience in making my own kegerator, etc, but I really don't want to spend $100 on a pot and screw it up. I have a drill but don't have access to a drill press at the moment. I'm worried that if I cut a hole straight, but too far left or right on the curve that the ball valve won't seal properly...does that make sense? Any thoughts?