Finally i can be of help instead of just asking questions and reading here.
I was looking for a mash tun with false bottom and 2 ports. 1 for valve and 1 for therm. I wanted the triclad bottom.
i purchased this
http://www.brewinternational.com/15...ad-bottom-welded-ports-for-valve-thermometer/
and added the false bottom.
All in all i am happy. I will say this, the way its listed,
I thought I was getting the valve and thermometer but if you look closely, its the PORTS for those devices.
It does not come with the valve, just the welded ports.
My goal was to get a better deal on something that was a better product than this.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0082X3D06/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 (about $250-260 at the time i think)(I am a prime member)
no offense to bayou. I use their burners.
Here is what I can tell you
I'm happy with the purchase (especially with never seeing a review)
its about 16.5 inches wide at the top (flared a bit) and 18.25 high.
The false bottom fits perfect and its 2.5 inches high.
There is 2 gallons of water under the false bottom. Nice for easy figuring.
The pot did come with 2 dents on the sides. both towards the bottom and the box looked like it got banged in both places. I did'nt contact to return. i just wanted to start using it.
I am happy with the welds, no leaks, no rust after using it quite a few times.
One of the reasons I purchased it with the welded fittings, is because I almost forgot, if you don't, you have to add those bulkheads into your budget. I plan on using this a long time. For me, its worth it to have them already on there.
i use this for both my mash tun and BK right now. for 5 and 10 Gal batches.
hope this helps.
Subtotal: $221.94 USD
Shipping: $13.83 USD
Grand Total: $235.77 USD