Etching volumes into boil pot

[BeginnerBebeBrewer]

This weekend I brewed and I am getting frustrated with my lack of volume control. I would like to get a better understanding of my losses in volume during mashing and boiling. I brew BIAB.

I have a 10 gallon boil kettle that I use for my BIAB and I was wondering if anyone knew of the best way to mark the inside of the kettle to get an understanding of volumes. I was hoping to mark gallon points on the inside. My kettle is stainless steel.

Thanks everyone and I look forward to hearing everyones thoughts.

 

[boat_eggs]

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/forum/...lume-markings-to-a-kettle-illustrated.463099/

if you use AC rather than DC I understand that it will result in dark etching rather than light

 

[IslandLizard]

You can stick a notched or marked dowel down. It's very easy to read.

 

[Brewers Hardware]

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/forum/...lume-markings-to-a-kettle-illustrated.463099/

if you use AC rather than DC I understand that it will result in dark etching rather than light

This is the same way I've done in the past and it's turned out great!

 

[Jtk78]

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/forum/...lume-markings-to-a-kettle-illustrated.463099/

if you use AC rather than DC I understand that it will result in dark etching rather than light

I did 2 using the battery Meath and it worked well

 

[catdaddy66]

You can stick a notched or marked dowel down. It's very easy to read.

This is a very easy way to check volumes and I am using my mash paddle.

 

[DeeEnvy]

I just use a ruler.
The software I use gives the exact measurement for the volume of water needed in my kettle.

 

[BeginnerBebeBrewer]

That's great thanks for all your advice everyone