Thermometer ( Keggle )

I'm building a keggle and not sure which Thermometer probe to get 2'' or 6''?

2'': http://morebeer.com/view_product/18692/102228

6'' :http://morebeer.com/view_product/18690/102228

Many think that a thermo in the kettle is not really necessary but if it will ever double as a hot liquor tank, you'll want it. The 6" will interfere with stirring a little bit (have a 6"). The two inch one is better in that respect but you'll have to stir well before it reads the average temp in the kettle. I'd go 2".

I'm just looking for a more accrete way of checking the temp.

I assume that you're using an immersion chiller, otherwise, I agree with Bobby_M, that you don't need a thermometer in your kettle.

If you're using an immersion chiller, then I'd go with the shorter one so your IC doesn't get caught up on it. I assume that if your IC is touching the thermometer probe, that it make it read lower than the temp of the wort.

I chose to put a 2.5" probe in my HLT for the same reason, just with a HERMS coil, instead of an IC.

You know what, no matter how long the probe is, you still have to stir to get an accurate reading. No reason to obstruct the center of the kettle with a longer one.

Bobby_M said:

You know what, no matter how long the probe is, you still have to stir to get an accurate reading. No reason to obstruct the center of the kettle with a longer one.

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Exactly, and if you're using an IC, you should be stirring anyway!