Lots of questions for new keggle

[mjmac85]

So I have the hole cut in the top. I found a place here that can do welding for pretty cheap. I am planning on moving to all grain. I am going to start with a BIAB method. Already have the bag on order. What I need is to install a ball valve in the keggle. Should I go welded or non welded? If I go welded I am going to put a 1/2npt connector in to connect the ball valve. Can the dip tube just screw in on the inside? Does this require a special fitting? is the 1/2 NPT an elbow? Do I need a dip tube?

What I would like is the option to keep doing BIAB or switch to the mash tun later made out of a cooler. I don't want to have to reweld stuff on.

 

[Bobby_M]

The part that threads into the interior is what I call a diptube assembly which includes the compression fitting.

You can also do the same thing weldless.

 

[wilserbrewer]

What I need is to install a ball valve in the keggle.

What you want perhaps...do not think that you NEED to have a ball valve...not that hard to siphon out of the kettle to get started...add the valve as you see fit...BobbyM has a pretty good write up weldless vs welded at his site FWIW

 

[Airplanedoc]

My .02 is go with welded fittings, mark your centers, and let the welder cut the holes. This way he can fit with the appropriate gaps. The upper of the 2 in BobbyM's post. On the outside you will need a close nipple, ball valve, and what ever you plan to connect to ball valve to. (I have a nipple, 90, and barbed fitting)