butterblum
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I'm in the process of building my kettle for a small indoor electric BIAB setup - I wanted some input on the best kettle configuration before I buy parts.
I have a 10gal kettle - I know that is way too small for some people, but I have actually been trying to go smaller and brew 3 gallon batches because I would like to brew more frequently and go through my batches quicker.
It already has a single 1/2" NPT fitting welded onto the bottom of the side of the kettle (I may drill this out at some point and replace it with a TC fitting, but I am going to leave it for now).
I am going to solder two 1.5" TC ferrules for my 2 electric elements onto the back of the kettle, and then add a single ferrule to the top of the kettle for the steam-reducing device others on this forum have built. But I still need a port to 'whirlpool' and a port to return the wort while mashing (I plan on recirculating). I have Spin Cycle arm on another kettle, but have been underwhelmed by its performance.
Any help (or pictures!) would be great.
Thanks
I have a 10gal kettle - I know that is way too small for some people, but I have actually been trying to go smaller and brew 3 gallon batches because I would like to brew more frequently and go through my batches quicker.
It already has a single 1/2" NPT fitting welded onto the bottom of the side of the kettle (I may drill this out at some point and replace it with a TC fitting, but I am going to leave it for now).
I am going to solder two 1.5" TC ferrules for my 2 electric elements onto the back of the kettle, and then add a single ferrule to the top of the kettle for the steam-reducing device others on this forum have built. But I still need a port to 'whirlpool' and a port to return the wort while mashing (I plan on recirculating). I have Spin Cycle arm on another kettle, but have been underwhelmed by its performance.
Any help (or pictures!) would be great.
Thanks