Stainless shop vac--> Brew Kettle?

[casebrew]

The thought just hit me. And I know I saw a stainless shop vac cheap at a garage sale lately... aren't they rated by gallons?

 

[JoeRags]

With whats previously been in that thing.... I wouldnt want my been anywhere near it...

You'd have to check it out. It might have large holes with plastic fittings for the hose, or a dump. You might have a tough time filling those in.

 

[david_42]

The other potential problem is the seam between the side and the bottom. Brew kettles have a smooth curve. Stainless cleans up nicely, so it might be worth looking at it.

 

[Brewpastor]

I would be concerned with the gage or thickness of the steel. I think those are very thin and therefore likely to scorch.

 

[knipknup]

Ghetto, that's all that comes to mind. Industrious thinking though...