frettfreak
Well-Known Member
So i am going to be buying a new kettle. Planning on stepping it up to a 14/15 gal but not planning on 10g batches yet (i know i will be in the future though so thats why 15g).
I have been reading a TON and researching, but am having a hard time picking the "right" kettle. I dont mind spending some money, but i am all about best bang for your buck. HOWEVER, in my research i have seen that the diameter of my pot may make a difference. For example, the MegaPots (and a couple others) make a deal out of the ratio 1.2 for diameter and height of the pot. the 15g megapot is about 16" diameter (so is the blichman), while some of the more "economy" kettles are closer to 18".
Is this really going to make a difference?
i am still on the fence with welded or weldless fittings, and honestly think either will work just fine so i am not basing much of my decision on this (though if all else is equal and i can get welded for a good deal, thats what i am going to do).
I have read a ton of thread on this site as to "which kettle to get" so i am not trying to turn this into another thread like that (though recommendations are always welcome). thanks!
I have been reading a TON and researching, but am having a hard time picking the "right" kettle. I dont mind spending some money, but i am all about best bang for your buck. HOWEVER, in my research i have seen that the diameter of my pot may make a difference. For example, the MegaPots (and a couple others) make a deal out of the ratio 1.2 for diameter and height of the pot. the 15g megapot is about 16" diameter (so is the blichman), while some of the more "economy" kettles are closer to 18".
Is this really going to make a difference?
i am still on the fence with welded or weldless fittings, and honestly think either will work just fine so i am not basing much of my decision on this (though if all else is equal and i can get welded for a good deal, thats what i am going to do).
I have read a ton of thread on this site as to "which kettle to get" so i am not trying to turn this into another thread like that (though recommendations are always welcome). thanks!