homebrewdude76
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This is a SS body with inner glass tube sight glass. Anything better than magic marker to mark this for gallons?
Methods to mark sight glass Stout Kettle
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flars
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This etching technique may work to mark the SS part of the site tube.
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=463099
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ryanryates
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I etched mine and really like how it turned out.
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homebrewdude76
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So would need to add 1gal increment and pencil a mark. Then go back and etch them.
I am thinking of adding an oring also. So I can slide to target measurement when brewing.
I am thinking of adding an oring also. So I can slide to target measurement when brewing.
I have Bobby_M's stickers on my sight glass and my fermenters.
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homebrewdude76
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I looked at those.
And not sure the graduations would match up to the stout kettle glass?
And not sure the graduations would match up to the stout kettle glass?
WrQth
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The spacing is not pre-determined of the vinyl sticker though the size of the characters themselves could be the limiting factor, you would need to add one gallon at a time and adhere the sticker at the line of the water then repeat until done.
I recommend Bobby M's decals as well. They have held up for years on my keggles.
A lot of people seem to think they're pre configured for a certain pot but I don't know how that happens. The website is pretty clear about how they get installed and even the picture of the number strip is horizontal which doesn't suggest pre-calibration at all. I've considered setting up some precalibrated strips for really popular pots but there are just too many.
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homebrewdude76
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Bobby, it is in the male gene.
We don't read instructions and we never omit to being wrong!
So after I read it, it seems like these would work.
So before I ordered I need to make sure I don't need any other misc parts!
We don't read instructions and we never omit to being wrong!
So after I read it, it seems like these would work.
So before I ordered I need to make sure I don't need any other misc parts!
A lot of people seem to think they're pre configured for a certain pot but I don't know how that happens. The website is pretty clear about how they get installed and even the picture of the number strip is horizontal which doesn't suggest pre-calibration at all. I've considered setting up some precalibrated strips for really popular pots but there are just too many.
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homebrewdude76
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A lot of people seem to think they're pre configured for a certain pot but I don't know how that happens. The website is pretty clear about how they get installed and even the picture of the number strip is horizontal which doesn't suggest pre-calibration at all. I've considered setting up some precalibrated strips for really popular pots but there are just too many.
These do look good! And easy to install
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homebrewdude76
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A lot of people seem to think they're pre configured for a certain pot but I don't know how that happens. The website is pretty clear about how they get installed and even the picture of the number strip is horizontal which doesn't suggest pre-calibration at all. I've considered setting up some precalibrated strips for really popular pots but there are just too many.
These do look good! And easy to install.
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homebrewdude76
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A lot of people seem to think they're pre configured for a certain pot but I don't know how that happens. The website is pretty clear about how they get installed and even the picture of the number strip is horizontal which doesn't suggest pre-calibration at all. I've considered setting up some precalibrated strips for really popular pots but there are just too many.
These do look good! And easy to install.
augiedoggy
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the clear square material thats covering the numbers in that pic does come off (its supposed to) I had mine installed the same way for a couple of months before I realized this myself.... the installation looks a lot cleaner and professional with them removed. its just the carrier/backer material which leaves the actual numbers behind when removed (when wet)
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homebrewdude76
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Ha! I am that guy that never reads directions until later...
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homebrewdude76
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Yep, add a little water and they look great!
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I have the Spike v2 kettles with the laser etched markings. The kettles are awesome but the etching was just too faint to see clearly and didn't line up correctly on the herms coil tank. I just used my label maker and adjusted the font size to my needs. Turned out great. View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1479253966.104774.jpgView attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1479253966.104774.jpg
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