Dageaux
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Relatively new brewer here. Completely new to all-grain brewing.
I am currently working to convert a keg into a boil kettle. I have access to all the necessary tools, but I have a few questions:
First: Is there a preferred way to open up the top (after relieving the pressure of course)? I have a plasma torch, but I am concerned that it may leave slag bbs in the bottom or create some unforeseen problem. Any thoughts?
Second: How large should my top opening be? I don't think it really matters, as long as it's not too small. I was thinking of sizing it to the commercially available lid I purchased.
Third: How far above the absolute bottom should I install my drain nipple, and what size nipple (3/8, 1/2, 3/4, etc.)?
Fourth: What should I do for an internal pickup tube?
Any thoughts are appreciated. Cheers!
I am currently working to convert a keg into a boil kettle. I have access to all the necessary tools, but I have a few questions:
First: Is there a preferred way to open up the top (after relieving the pressure of course)? I have a plasma torch, but I am concerned that it may leave slag bbs in the bottom or create some unforeseen problem. Any thoughts?
Second: How large should my top opening be? I don't think it really matters, as long as it's not too small. I was thinking of sizing it to the commercially available lid I purchased.
Third: How far above the absolute bottom should I install my drain nipple, and what size nipple (3/8, 1/2, 3/4, etc.)?
Fourth: What should I do for an internal pickup tube?
Any thoughts are appreciated. Cheers!