First All Grain Setup
Arrived as advertised and in a timely manner.
Setup Comments:
Some assembly was required - the pot had two holes in it: one for the thermometer and one for the valve. There were instructions, but they didn't cover where to put the rubber O-Rings. There was also a plastic device that was some sort of ball bearing thing that I never figured out what to do with.
This is probably obvious, but make sure that you test it for leaks with water before you use it on the stove. You wouldn't want to be dealing with hot liquid leaking out of the thermometer and/or the valve.
Usage Comments:
The thermometer is too high when mashing. A 10lb grain mash with the corresponding 2 1/2 gallons of water doesn't reach the thermometer probe.
The drain valve is high such that over a gallon of liquid remains in the pot when the pot is level. You have to "tip" the pot to drain the remaining liquid. I don't see that there was any real...
No more boilovers!
I really like this pot. I have made two batches of beer so far.
Pros:
It seems well made.
Handles are welded on.
Thermometer and spigot bolt on through hole in pot using o-rings to seal.
Bottom is thick and transfers the heat evenly.
Cons:
Probably should order some extra o-rings(came with 2 spare)
Packaging could be better. Mine came with a small dent courtesy UPS.
Great pot
Great pot at a great price. Everything was there. Durable, complete 10 gallon brew pot. I can't wait to taste last week's brew.
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