Another Bayou Classic 62qt pot

[boogyman]

I bought the bayou classic 1060 (62qt) pot off amazon a couple weeks ago, and it finally arrived. Outfitted it with some bargainfittings parts, and it's almost ready to go This will be my combo HLT/Boil Kettle, replacing my 8gal pot (which was prone to boil overs). The brewmometer comes on Friday, so I'll install it then.

On with the pics!

The new pot (incomplete) vs. the old 8gal pot

cut the dip tube like a truck smokestack so it would siphon more off the bottom.. less than 1qt left when it siphons out the liquid!

pot with ball valve installed

dip tube installed (side draw so I can whirlpool)

notched the lid for my immersion chiller

the new pot on the brew cart

 

[willatkinson]

Awesome! What did you use to notch the lid?

 

[patrck17]

Awsome! Nice work. What tool did you use to drill the holes? I imagine a step bit. I need to find a good one for when my 20gal comes in.

 

[willatkinson]

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[boogyman]

Awesome! What did you use to notch the lid?

I did the rough cut with my angle grinder and a cutting wheel, then cleaned it up with the dremel using a stone grinding attachment.

 

[boogyman]

Awsome! Nice work. What tool did you use to drill the holes? I imagine a step bit. I need to find a good one for when my 20gal comes in.

Yup, I used a step bit. Picked up a set at home depot a couple years ago.

 

[NCGrayson]

I know this thread is over a year old, but imjust stumbling uponit and wanted to say thanks! This is exactly what I'm planning

 

[mikeysab]

Sorry to revive an old thread, but hows that 1060 workin out for you? I'm thinking of getting one and setting it up the same way you have yours set up. Anything you'd change or do different?