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I think I can maintain my temps better this way. Only reason. I'm asking for ideas, help, opinions. If my HLT maintains strike temp plus some, why not circulate this way? There are downsides(as with everything). I think direct radiated heat will be better. Scorching can still occur if an...

120 quart Igloo, apologies.

OK folks. The wife said BUILD IT! So far my HLT is a keggle, and I have a 20 gallon Kegco boil kettle. I'm looking to get a 130 quart Igloo cooler for a mash tun. Going to put a coil in the cooler and circulate hot water out of the HLT through it to maintain temp(using a controller to run...

This is a work in progress. Cleaning table is a water tote cut down. Bucket is a 12 gallon feed bucket and pump is 3/4 hp. I haven't built the manifold yet, will post pics. Got about 150 bucks in it so far!

My new kettle showed up today. That's it on the bottom. My old one on top. From 8 to 20 is a RIDICULOUS jump! To say the least, I'm a bit curious how this first batch goes.

It finally shows up! From an 8 to a 20 gallon. I may have underestimated it a bit.

Title explains it. Anyone do it? Pros vs. cons.

eBay for burner, preferably with adjustable regulator. I started with an 8 gallon Amcyl pot(still use it after 10 years), HIGHLY recommend that pot.

Very nice.

OK, I just rubbed it down with a wet cotton cloth. Do you add anything to water, temp specific?

After a brew day does you element get a bit more funky than you'd like? Do you clean it, and what's your preferred method?

I do this, but I have an aeration wand I keep in it. Fire the pump up and wait for bubbles. No mold, but I cycle it out once a month.

Pray tell where you're acquiring said buckets.

So far, I haven't ran into a sealing issue with any of my buckets. I clean and sanitise like a carboy, and treat gaskets and orings to keg lube.

Same question?

Never lost any glass (knock on wood-LOL)!

They had molasses in them. Guess I need to acquire some 6.5 gallon buckets.

I happened to luck into a SEVERAL 5 gallon buckets(with lids and gaskets). I also have a few carboys(3 to 6.5 gallon). My question here is what is your preference, and why? What else have you guys used to ferment in, and your options on that please.

I've been kegging since I shortly started. Bottling was a MAJOR PITA!!! Not quite to the point with my brew area to do one a week(hopefully by the end of the year).

This is EXACTLY what I was wondering. Much obliged.