WTB - 15g BK and HLT

[pgohlke]

looking to start brewing 10g batches, so I need a bigger HLT and BK, maybe someone has some older stuff laying around after an upgrade?

Thanks.

[kilted-txn]

I am not sure if anyone has stuff for sell but we can help you out on where to get stuff. What options do you want on the BK and HLT?

[j00thInAsia]

You could prolly just get some 1/2bbl kegs and convert 'em. Rahr prolly has some they can't use anymore that they'd sell ya for cheap.

[arkador]

I have a source for half barrel kegs also, PM me if you want details

[BeerSawks]

I have tools and equipment to cut the tops and drill valve hole if you go the used keg route.

[LoriandPatric]

Hey Matt-
I need to cut the tops on my barrels for my ten gallon rig. I'll provide the beer if you can show/teach/help. Interested??

Patric

[pgohlke]

Well I actually have two keg's now, and a 10g rubermade MT. I just figured I might be better off in the long run if I went ahead and bought some semi pro brew pots .....

Heres a few pics of what im working with...

[pgohlke]

I would however like to get maybe two kegs to ferment in.

[kilted-txn]

Most everyone uses keggles for the MT, HTL , & BK, due to how cheap they are. If you are wanting larger I would probably look at Blichmann or other large brew pot makers.

[pgohlke]

Hmm, Well I was just figuring that long term it might be nice to get some quality specialized brewing pots ... maybe, maybe not....

Opinions?

[j00thInAsia]

I have the 8ga Heavy Duty kettles from MoreBeer and I love them. They have everything up to 26ga.

[kilted-txn]

I guess it all boils down to is how much you want to spend. Me, I like cheap, kegs, unless I was to go above 10 gallons brews then I would look to something bigger and produced by someone. Also think about searching out used restaurant supplies. There is one on white settlement road west of downtown.

[BeerSawks]

Hey Matt-
I need to cut the tops on my barrels for my ten gallon rig. I'll provide the beer if you can show/teach/help. Interested??

Patric

Absolutely! I think Chris is wanting to get a few people together and get several things done at once.

[kilted-txn]

Yes I am want to get people together for a build day. I am sure we all have a project or two to work on.

http://www.capandhare.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2166

[j00thInAsia]

The converted kegs are relatively tall and narrow. That combined with the inward-facing concave turn at the top tends to make them prone to boil-overs compared to the more "square" design of the Heavy Duty and Blichmann kettles.

I also like my kettles 'cause they're stainless steel, which is not as reactive with cleaning chemicals as aluminum is. And since they have the aluminum plate in the bottle, I still get good heat dispersion.

[BeerSawks]

Kegs are stainless. Hmm, I've never really had a problem with boil-overs. The cost, or lack of cost, really had a lot to do with my decision plus they just look freak'n sweet!

[j00thInAsia]

Ah, well then nevermind on that point. I'd been told they were aluminum.

[pgohlke]

Well,

I decided not to get name brand kettles at this time. Ill just stick with the keggles I have for now.

Thanks for the input!

[Lumpher]

Ah, well then nevermind on that point. I'd been told they were aluminum.

304 stainless