Spike+ Brew Kettles

[Gameface]

So yesterday spike announced a new option in their brew kettle line, the Spike+. These kettles come stock with two tri-clamp (TC) fittings that they picture (but do not include) with a butterfly valve and thermometer.

https://spikebrewing.com/collection...-gallon-spike-brew-kettle-2-vertical-couplers

They look amazing, but really, what do you guys think?

Are there options, either available from Spike or somewhere else, that will allow me to attach a dip tube to that bottom port?

The cost difference vs their NPT fitting equipped kettles seems pretty reasonable.

 

[Gameface]

So yeah, I should have kept looking. I suppose they added these yesterday as well because I don't remember seeing them before that.

https://spikebrewing.com/collections/tri-clamp-kettle-accessories/products/spike-pickup-tube-side

 

[Gameface]

No opinions on these?

If you were buying new Spike kettles today would you lean towards the tri-clamp version or the NPT version?

 

[Upthewazzu]

These are probably aimed at commercial nano-breweries. I know of a couple locally that use the Spike 1bbl system.

 

[Zormon]

I just purchased the Spike 30 gal TC boil kettle today. Did you purchase one? I will let you know what I think if you need feedback.

 

[Blazinlow86]

I'd definitely take the clamps over standard fittings if the cost was the same. Unsure how much extra it be willing to spend on the hot side however. Cheers