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I also recommend Jai Alai. It's my favorite IPA. Maduro from Cigar City is a good brown if you are interested in that.

Nice article. Thanks for doing it.

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Send me a pm. I recommend cigar city jai alai and maduro if you don't know this brewery.

2000 w mounted element and 1500 w heat stick take 6 gallons from tap to boil in about 30 minutes in an 8 gallon kettle. I made extension cords with inline switches to control each element. I can power off one or the other depending on need. Typically the 2000 w is enough to maintain a...

I had no problem going through a stainless megapot with a HD Rigid brand bi-metal hole saw. Actually cut easier than step bit. I prefer the hole from the step bit / dremel though.

A Rigid brand bi-metal hole saw and Oatey brand thread cutting oil worked like a charm on my megapot. Both from Home Depot. My hole will build up a single drop leak after 15 seconds or so. I think I need a fatter rubber washer.

That's a good tip. Thanks, Bobby. Definitely weldless fittings for me. Seems like other than making sure there is clearance for the washer, the idea is to get it as low as possible so as to get as much to drain as possible. I'm also going to mount a heating element. Seems logical to mount...

My kettle is the megapot type. Does that help?

Hi. I'm new to the forums. I'm taking the plunge to modify my kettle with a ball valve, site gauge and a water heater element. Currently I'm using a propane burner and siphon hose. Can anyone recommend me how high I should place the holes above the bottom of my kettle or any other...