kosmokramer
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how necessary are a sightglass and thermometer in a boil kettle? Do i need a false bottom? Thanks for the help
kosmokramer said:i will be using this specifically for 10 gallon batches so i will definitely order the valve but i was just wondering what the advantages were with the sightglass and thermometer.
kosmokramer said:how necessary are a sightglass and thermometer in a boil kettle? Do i need a false bottom? Thanks for the help
Sight glass and thermometer are not important in a boil kettle. If you want to BIAB they may be useful. You could always use a tee after the bulkhead for a sight glass valve combo.
I have a ball valve on mine that's it. my stir paddle is marked in 1/2 gallon increments up to 8 gallons. I over sparged a batch by a bit last weekend and boiled for an extra half hour before adding 60 min hop addition. Came to just over my target volume in ferm bucket... all from measurements on my stirring stick.
i will be using this specifically for 10 gallon batches so i will definitely order the valve but i was just wondering what the advantages were with the sightglass and thermometer.
Measuring starting volume and boiloff, both of which are essential to know if you want to make really good beer.
I see where that can come into play... what about a thermometer? I can check pitching temp manually, is a dedicated thermometer fitting necessary?
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