I'm building a new brewing system using kegs, and am planning on using electric elements in the HLT and kettle, and RIMS for the mash. Is there any good reason not to simply weld the drain port in the bottom center of the kegs? My last system was propane-fired, and the low drain ports presented potential scorch problems without good circulation in the mash. However, with an electric system, am I missing something regarding port placement? I was going to use diptubes, but realized that welding 1/2" couplings in the very bottom with QD fittings would give me the best cleaning options. It's essentially a poor man's conical setup.
Stop me before I weld the other two up?
Stop me before I weld the other two up?