danceswithbeer
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First batch under my belt as of Monday, learned alot. Need better wort chiller (see wort chiller thread), need better transfer from kettle to fermenter, I used the Autosiphon (3/8 inch) and found it much too slow, took nearly 15 minutes to empty 5 gal.. Gonna get a weldless SS bulkhead fitting with 1/2 inch hose and drain kettle with gravity, hoping this speeds the transfer and as a extra benefit with the bulkhead fitting, kettle can now be used for all grain processes. I also like the idea of being able to cover kettle with lid while transfering to fermenter. At least that's how I justified the valve purchase to my wife who had to hold the siphon hose for the interminable siphon period.