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[iowabrew]

Just recently aquired a keg, will be cutting the top off shortly. Question is, do i absolutely have to have a ball valve installed and therm through the keg??

I at some point plan on installing the bulkhead,valve,dip tube, etc. Just not real soon. How well does using auto siphon/taking temps from the top work out?

 

[bucfanmike]

i used mine as a BK for a couple batches before I drilled it out and started adding accessories. It worked fine, and was nice to have the extra room moving from a 7.5 gal turkey pot

 

[suds_zville]

If you are using an immersion cooler, you'll be fine for a little while. If you plan on using a couterflow or plate chiller, you will need the ball valve as the Autosiphon doesn't like high temps.

 

[audger]

you cant use an autosiphon at boiling temps, as mentioned, but you can still start a siphon manually with a hose. a valve at the bottom just makes you life a lot easier, its not required though.