Michigan NEW Mega Pot 1.2 15 gallon with 2 ports

[supercarbuilder]

Sold!

Just bought this kettle brand new from Northern Brewer, even have the original box. Ports welded by a local shop and they didn't do as good of job as I would have liked, so I'm going a different route.

Will ship lower 48 for $35 in original double boxed packaging.

Selling for $150 OBO you basically get a new kettle with free welding and 2 free ports.

 

[mkringii]

I dont want to buy this but if u want some TIG welds done right hit me up.. Im downttown gr and frequent allendale (halfway) if it helps


Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

 

[IslandLizard]

Not that I'm looking to buy, but holy cr@p, sorry to see such a nice pot getting violated like that. I guess it's still functional?

 

[supercarbuilder]

Yup works fine. Might as well give someone a deal who wants to jump up. Could be a great BIAB setup as well.

 

[jbaysurfer]

Pictures of the welds would be great given they're the reason you're selling.

 

[Homercidal]

It's a BK, so even if it doesn't look pretty, as long as it's structurally sound, it will work fine.

 

[jbaysurfer]

It's a BK, so even if it doesn't look pretty, as long as it's structurally sound, it will work fine.

That being true, I still want to see the welds before I decide if I want to buy it. I've seen welds that would tear through scrubbies, brewing gloves, and skin before.

 

[supercarbuilder]

pictures of the welds would be great given they're the reason you're selling.

 

[supercarbuilder]

They aren't as bad as some I've seen, he gave me a bag of abrasive pads that I'm including for the buyer to use. It should clean up fine.

I'm more concerned than I should be because this is going to be my last build (hopefully) so I want everything to be perfect. BTW you can't even see the welds if you use a thermometer.

 

[jbaysurfer]

They aren't as bad as some I've seen, he gave me a bag of abrasive pads that I'm including for the buyer to use. It should clean up fine.

I'm more concerned than I should be because this is going to be my last build (hopefully) so I want everything to be perfect. BTW you can't even see the welds if you use a thermometer.

Not bad at all. I get the "want it to be perfect thing" for sure! Gonna talk to swmbo to see if I can swing it....

 

[mkringii]

Threads in half coupler look jacked and dosent look like full weld on right side os same coupler.. Did u water test the welds? Again jus helping potential buyer (not me)

Not to thread jack




Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

 

[supercarbuilder]

Threads work fine, tested with a thermometer and Teflon tape. Will be checking for leaks tomorrow night or Sunday, will post the results.

 

[wbarber69]

It doesn't look like they used the right alloy rod for this nor did they use any backup gas.

 

[supercarbuilder]

It doesn't look like they used the right alloy rod for this nor did they use any backup gas.

It's a reputable shop so I think they would have. Maybe it's something in the kettle itself?

 

[wbarber69]

No this looks done by a five year old. If they were reputable this would be a nice pretty tig weld instead of an oxidized stick weld with 0 penetration. Welding bonds two pieces of metal together by basically melting the 2 pieces together. Not just sticking a bunch of tack welds to the outside to hold it in place. I could have done a better job and I've never welded anything in my life. Personally is be asking for my money back and I'd have them replace the brand new pot they destroyed. I wouldn't be surprised if it starts rusting soon.

 

[Tutsbrew]

My brother welds professionally, including SS welding, at a shipyard in LA, just west of the Florida panhandle. We've talked about SS welding on pots, etc. Anyway, I sent him a link to this thread, tho he doesn't brew, and I am awaiting his response...

 

[passedpawn]

OK all, welds are not very nice. That was admitted in the original post. You have pics too. Buy it, ask new questions, or move on.

No more criticism of welds, it's been noted several times now.

 

[supercarbuilder]

Threads in half coupler look jacked and dosent look like full weld on right side os same coupler.. Did u water test the welds? Again jus helping potential buyer (not me)

Finally did the water test. All is well, This will make a great kettle.

 

[supercarbuilder]

Just lowered to $150

 

[supercarbuilder]

Also, I'm going to NHC in Grand Rapids Wed-Sat so I could bring it if you are going there as well.

 

[supercarbuilder]

NHC is over but it was awesome! Still for sale and will ship or pick up. Thanks

 

[BonzoAPD]

How many gallons are needed to reach the top port?


Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

 

[supercarbuilder]

How many gallons are needed to reach the top port?


Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

The top port is at 4.5 gal. So you will never find that you can't get a temp with any batch 5 gal or more.

 

[supercarbuilder]

Sold!