Hey folks - I picked up a keg from a buddy and put in the time to convert it to a working keggle. It works great, I've used it in a couple of brews. However, I really only do 5-6 gal batches at a time and I don't have much interest in doing larger volumes.
I'm asking $150, but the price is negotiable. I'd also entertain a trade for an 8-10 gal stainless steel kettle in good shape - preferably one with a stainless steel ball valve.
I'm located in the Maryland/DC/Northern Virginia area. We can discuss meeting halfway somewhere if that would make things easier.
What I've done to the keggle:
Both the ball valve and thermometer port are positioned below the 5-gal point and it has been tested at high heat temps (vigorous boiling) and low, standing room temps for leaks. I have not had any leaks from the ball valve or thermometer.
Please see attached images.
I'm asking $150, but the price is negotiable. I'd also entertain a trade for an 8-10 gal stainless steel kettle in good shape - preferably one with a stainless steel ball valve.
I'm located in the Maryland/DC/Northern Virginia area. We can discuss meeting halfway somewhere if that would make things easier.
What I've done to the keggle:
- Cut the top off, obviously, and removed all of the "guts".
- Removed all burrs with angle grinder and hand held file.
- Meticulously cleaned the inside with PBW.
- Drilled ports for stainless steel ball valve and a thermometer.
- Attached stainless steel ball valve (with barb).
- Attached Miljoco 3" diameter thermometer.
- Made a copper dip tube that connects directly to the stainless steel ball valve.
Both the ball valve and thermometer port are positioned below the 5-gal point and it has been tested at high heat temps (vigorous boiling) and low, standing room temps for leaks. I have not had any leaks from the ball valve or thermometer.
Please see attached images.
