Illinois NEW 8-gallon MegaPot 1.2 w/ ball valve and thermometer

[brianwaynemiller]

8 Gal. MegaPot 1.2™ Brew Kettle

Brand new, never used, only taken out of the box. I haven't even mounted the ball valve or thermometer.

I bought this hastily while it was on sale, not realizing how far the thermometer probe sticks out into the kettle (about 3.5 inches). Since I do BIAB, this would snag my grain bag. Unfortunately, return shipping will be prohibitively expensive. Dumb mistake on my part.

I bought it for $195, shipped, so I'm just looking to sell it for that to recoup my costs. At regular price, this kettle is $229.99 plus $10.92 shipping.

I'm in Chicago, in Ravenswood/Lincoln Square.

 

[sablesurfer]

Not to steal anyone's bargain, but you could adapt it with weldless stainless conduit pieces. Either plug the hole or add an extension to move the thermometer out a bit. <shrug>

 

[brianwaynemiller]

Not to steal anyone's bargain, but you could adapt it with weldless stainless conduit pieces. Either plug the hole or add an extension to move the thermometer out a bit. <shrug>

I'm definitely considering just plugging the hole if it comes down to it. Good thinking.

 

[stainlessbrewer]

I've used one of these with a 1/2 NPT locknut and flat silicone washer from bargain fittings. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NEFY5KY/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

 

[SandstoneCityBrew]

I've used my 15 gallon megapot for BIAB and it works great. Just be careful when stirring. No snagging at all.

 

[jekeane]

plug it or put a whirlpool port in there. I have a side angled whirlpool port in my 7 gallon and haven't had any problems.

 

[rwc_617]

I've used one of these with a 1/2 NPT locknut and flat silicone washer from bargain fittings. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NEFY5KY/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

Sometimes when you drill a hole for a thermometer too close to the ball valve you will have to use one of these to correct your mistake. Ask me how I know!

 

[Gavin C]

I use the 10g version with the temperature probe exactly as you have it. No problems whatsoever. I know exactly where the probe is, never snag it removing the bag. A spoon or mash paddle when I pull the bag sees to that. The Megapot is a really good pot IMO. Looks like a great bargain for whoever gets it.

 

[brianwaynemiller]

Thanks for the tips, all. Guessing I'll probably just keep it; I can always take the plug out and install the thermometer, or if the thermometer gets in my way and messes with the grain bag, just plug it. I haven't seen much about temperature loss due to the extra hole, so I doubt anyone has had a serious problem with that either.