15 gallon kettle - What to buy?

[wilserbrewer]

+1 wilserbrewer. Brew hardware sells the step bit you need for like $12. Easy!

The concord is also available with two holes pre-drilled on eBay for the same price. Fwiw

 

[Redcat]

Have you considered the Wincoware pots? They seem to be higher quality than the Concord pots.

 

[SoEasy11]

I like the height ratio better on the concord, and the price. I haven't seen any complaints about this pot, or with the spike pot that look to be the exact same kettle.

 

[knyland]

Just bought the spikes 15 gal with the two horizontal welded fittings and analog thermometer, ball valve and 1.2 threaded nipple. 263$ shipped. Now that takes the weldless fittings for me to F up out of play.

 

[wilserbrewer]

Just bought the spikes 15 gal with the two horizontal welded fittings and analog thermometer, ball valve and 1.2 threaded nipple. 263$ shipped. Now that takes the weldless fittings for me to F up out of play.

Nice pot with the welded fittings!
The DIY version kit for those inclined to save a couple bucks w/ weld less fittings and assume the risk of F up...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CONCORD-Hom...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item20e03489cc

 

[MerlinWerks]

Does anyone know if the Concord pots are "induction friendly"?

 

[goondog]

Just got a 15g concord monster yesterday (100$) and have 30$ of valves/elbows coming to me from bargain fittings. Great price for a good DYI pot. The bottom is a bit thinner than the sides but otherwise looks great for the price!

 

[GuyBob]

Here's my Concord 15 gallon kettle with the valves hooked up. Installed a high port whirlpool tube as well. Great bang for your buck! Can't wait to use it.


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[Randy64]

I would have bought the Spike 15 but they said it was not induction capable so I bought the Bayou Classic 16.


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[mbbransc]

Here's my Concord 15 gallon kettle with the valves hooked up. Installed a high port whirlpool tube as well. Great bang for your buck! Can't wait to use it. View attachment 187439View attachment 187440


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Did you buy that whirlpool arm, or manufacture it?