ScubaSteve
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These might make better fermenters than kettles....but then again, maybe not if they rust.....
These might make better fermenters than kettles....but then again, maybe not if they rust.....
D_Nyholm, When using this for BIAB do you use a steamer basket? if so what basket are you using?
For the price I have loved them. Boilermakers would be awesome to have, but I don't think they would improve my beer any. With that said I would recommend these over anything less than Blichmann.
I've been looking at upgrading my kettle to a bigger size and am seriously considering pulling the trigger on this deal. Jarhill now has a set of 96/70/49 for $107 shipped. Prior to discovering this thread I was debating between the Concord stainless or a cheap but sturdy aluminum pot (debate for another thread). Comparing Jarhill to Concord:
- Jarhill is 18/0 and Concord is 18/8 stainless, which means Concord has some nickel in it to be more anti-corrosive.
- Jarhill has thickness of 0.95 mm and Concord is 1.0 mm.
I did a little research on the types of stainless. I don't think the 18/8 is needed for beer - wort is not that corrosive. I found some health blogs that actually advocated 18/0 over 18/8 because the 18/0 doesn't contain nickel - but could not find a "real" source of info as to whether this is good.
Any reason to purchase the Concord over the Jarhill set? Same price, but one pot versus 3. I figure I could sell the other two pots locally and come out close to even on the deal.
Those of you who have purchased these pots like them? And, weldless fittings work with them?
Appreciate any input.
Cheers!
~slcdawg
I just received my 45 gallon Concord, and its not too bad. I wouldn't say its flimsy at all but not really thick like my others. I don't regret buying it but I haven't brewed with it yet either
i bought them and want to do dimpling and soldering but ive never done it before and dont want to F it up. I read the tutorial on here but im still scared to go out and try it.
Can you guys talk a little bit about your experience soldering this set of kettles?
Great pots for the cost. I have 2 set up with elements. They're a little wide but works good for low my basement ceiling. View attachment 206671
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I like the way you installed the heating elements, where did you get those?
Just got this false bottom (which is a thing of beauty by the way) and it fits the 70 perfectly
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Bought a house and got now enough homebrew "playground"
I am in the middle of eHerms upgrade plans and with those pots I might even ditch the superMLT (https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/igloo-cube-pimp-out-353183/)
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