Ever add a thermometer to a Bayou Classic?
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PatrickLS83
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I've done it before with something like this:
https://www.ssbrewtech.com/collecti...ts/copy-of-whirlpool-for-kettle-with-bulkhead
The trick is getting a drill bit that will drill a hole into the stainless steel, which can be a pain. SS Brewtech also has some drill bits for drilling holes in stainless steel kettles. For mine, I had a metal worker friend drill them for me (he had the parts, took him a few minutes, did a cleaner job than I would have done). Hope this helps!
https://www.ssbrewtech.com/collecti...ts/copy-of-whirlpool-for-kettle-with-bulkhead
The trick is getting a drill bit that will drill a hole into the stainless steel, which can be a pain. SS Brewtech also has some drill bits for drilling holes in stainless steel kettles. For mine, I had a metal worker friend drill them for me (he had the parts, took him a few minutes, did a cleaner job than I would have done). Hope this helps!
MaryB
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Start with a pilot drill hole about 1/8 inch, use lots of oil and a slow drill speed because the stainless is very hard. Then I used a step bit to enlarge the hole using more oil and again a slow drill speed.
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