sensibull
Well-Known Member
So I'm all set to finally install a ball valve and a sight glass/thermometer on my HLT, as part of moving towards a gravity fed all grain system (have been dumping whole pots of hot water for a while now and my back is done with it...)
Anyway, it would make the most sense to install the ball valve on the side of the pot, as I'll be using a typical stairstep setup and going (highest to lowest) HLT > Mash Tun > Brew Kettle, but I don't think I've ever seen side mounted ball valves on any vessel.
Am I missing some fundamental reason, or is it simply because everyone assumes they will eventually upgrade to a single tier, pump-driven system?
Anyway, it would make the most sense to install the ball valve on the side of the pot, as I'll be using a typical stairstep setup and going (highest to lowest) HLT > Mash Tun > Brew Kettle, but I don't think I've ever seen side mounted ball valves on any vessel.
Am I missing some fundamental reason, or is it simply because everyone assumes they will eventually upgrade to a single tier, pump-driven system?