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I just got 2 new stainless steel stockpots, an Update International SPS-60 which is 18.625" dia, 14.75" high, and a Bayou Classis 62 qt pot, at 15.25 dia, 18.5 in high. So, the Bayou is taller and narrower.
I planned to use the SPS-60 for a boil kettle, and the Bayou for a MLT (which I will insulate). Before modifying the pots, I used the SPS-60 today for a partial mash batch. i started with 6.5 gal pre-boil volume, expecting to end up with 5 gal, however, at the end of the boil I ended up with 4.5 gai.
Should I stick with my plan, perhaps adding .5 gal to the pre-boil volumes for my 5 gal batches, or perhaps switch and use the Bayou for the boil kettle. Perhaps because it is narrower, it would have a little less evaporation loss. On the other hand, it is a bit lighter, and has an inner lip at the top for holding a steam basket that might be annoying to clean.
I planned to use the SPS-60 for a boil kettle, and the Bayou for a MLT (which I will insulate). Before modifying the pots, I used the SPS-60 today for a partial mash batch. i started with 6.5 gal pre-boil volume, expecting to end up with 5 gal, however, at the end of the boil I ended up with 4.5 gai.
Should I stick with my plan, perhaps adding .5 gal to the pre-boil volumes for my 5 gal batches, or perhaps switch and use the Bayou for the boil kettle. Perhaps because it is narrower, it would have a little less evaporation loss. On the other hand, it is a bit lighter, and has an inner lip at the top for holding a steam basket that might be annoying to clean.