hey thanks man.. well i spoke with a homebrew store and my theory is correct.. i can boil the ag at that size and top it off with the needed amount in the keg... i understand you guys take alot of pride in the way you brew but using what i have, this will be good enough for me. your saying after the boil and i add the grain place the whole pot in the oven? woudnt this raise the temp of the already hot water?
Homebrew store will sell you anything. Don't listen to us.