BrewLou
Well-Known Member
I am looking to buy a larger boil kettle. I have found a few deals online from local sites for kegs converted to kettles. What I am looking at is identical to this...
http://www.homebrewing.org/155-Homebrew-Kettle-With-One-Weld-Half-Barrel_p_1004.html
but it comes with brass fittings/ball valve already there. My worry is that I want to use this as a boil kettle. Will sitting it directly on the propane burner cause any issues with the ball valve/fittings down that low? I know with my current kettle (7 gallons) the flame can creep up the sides a bit. I am sure this will be a bit larger but I wanted to make sure I wasnt dropping 100-150 bucks on something that I wont be able to use how I want.
http://www.homebrewing.org/155-Homebrew-Kettle-With-One-Weld-Half-Barrel_p_1004.html
but it comes with brass fittings/ball valve already there. My worry is that I want to use this as a boil kettle. Will sitting it directly on the propane burner cause any issues with the ball valve/fittings down that low? I know with my current kettle (7 gallons) the flame can creep up the sides a bit. I am sure this will be a bit larger but I wanted to make sure I wasnt dropping 100-150 bucks on something that I wont be able to use how I want.