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I use my mash paddle/spoon with sharpie markings for the 10-gallon MLT, but will need to figure out what to do for the 17.5 gallon tun I'm building now. I guess I can just mark the other side of the spoon, but will need to find a way to remember which is which...
 
I use my mash paddle/spoon with sharpie markings for the 10-gallon MLT, but will need to figure out what to do for the 17.5 gallon tun I'm building now. I guess I can just mark the other side of the spoon, but will need to find a way to remember which is which...

Get another paddle/spoon. I lucked out. My 9 gallon HLT (formerly my kettle) is the exact same diameter as my new 11 gallon kettle so the measuring marks are the same.
 
3 foot stainless rule. I have a spreadsheet with all of my vessels volumes and the corresponding height on the rule, in Millimeters. It's fairly accurate. I calibrated using a scale and the weight of fresh water.
 
I got the one I linked below in the mail yesterday. I immediately measured 1 gallon of water by weight (3.785kg) @70F, and it was DEAD ON the 4-quart mark. So far I give those plastic measures a big thumbs up.

M_C


I just ordered that 4 quart jug too. Someone should be getting commision checks here!
 
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