Temp port for 15 gallon kettles

[ndinh]

So I'm treating myself this xmas to a new higher end kettle. I put an order already for the 15 gallon brewers hardware BK with the 2 outlets + tangential inlet. I got an email back from them saying that the temp port will be too high for 5 gallon batches (6-7 gallon pre boil). I've only done 5 gallon batches and will probably stick to that for awhile mainly because I'm the only drinker in my house. So basically, I may have to back out of this deal because I believe all their kettles are pre welded. Does anyone know of a good kettle...i.e. Stout, Blichman, etc. where the temp port is low enough for 5 gal brews? I don't want to go any smaller because I like the large headspace and who knows, I may do 10 gallon batches in the future. I'm currently using a Polarware 15 gal and the temp port is fine but I'm just not crazy about the large width to height ratio. Thx.

 

[Doghouse]

I have a Bayou Classic 16 gallon kettle.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0082X3D06/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

It's the one sold as a 6 piece set and it has the tri-ply bottom. It comes with everything including a false bottom. The thermometer probe is right about the 4 gallon mark. Great price point too.

 

[ndinh]

I have a Bayou Classic 16 gallon kettle.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0082X3D06/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

It's the one sold as a 6 piece set and it has the tri-ply bottom. It comes with everything including a false bottom. The thermometer probe is right about the 4 gallon mark. Great price point too.

Thanks for the heads up. Very good price for sure. I was also checking out the Megapot 2.1's which are also affordable.

 

[dmcman73]

I was eyeing this myself: http://spikebrewing.com/collections...le-stainless-steel-with-2-horizontal-couplers

I have their 10 gallon kettle for brewing 5 gallon batches and was thinking of jumping to 10 gallons at some point. The temp and the valve on this kettle are way at the bottom so perfect for any size batch.