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I've done a few extract batches. Now I want to put together equip for all grain. I'm looking to buy a brew kettle now and I see more beer has the 9 gallon economy kettle with 2 ports on sale. Is a 9 gallon kettle large enough to do 5 gallon batches? I just hate to buy it if it's not going to be...

I just did a search on my local craigslist and someone is selling a 20 gallon aluminum stock pot with lid for $60. I only make 5 gallon batches... will this this be way too big for my needs or should I go and buy it? Just a little background... I've only made 2 brews so far and both extracts...

Bought a couple of 5 gallon water coolers off of Craigslist yesterday with the intention of making a mash tun and hot liquor tank. Is this big enough for 5 gallon batches?

My turkey pot is 6-7 gallons. Not really sure. I've read other threads and I may need to invest in a larger pot as well. I don't see myself going to 10 gallon brews. So a 50' coil wouldn't be necessary for 5 gallon brews? If not, that would save me a little money.

I've done a few extract brews and I'd like to start putting together equipment for all grain. I'm looking @ wort chillers. The pot I'll be using is a turkey fryer pot. What type of wort chiller is recommended? I'm looking on eBay and I see some made from copper and some from stainless steel...

Thanks for the replies. Looks like 1 less thing I need to buy!

I've got a turkey frying pot that I've been frying turkeys in for years. Can I use this same pot for beer or will the aluminum retain any smells of the turkey and peanut oil? Thanks!

I'm bottling my first beer tomorrow. I have a question about sanitizing the bottles. I'm using star san. Do the bottles need to be completely dry before putting beer in them? If so, what's the best way of drying them? Thanks!