Looking to upgrade my equipment

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by Brandon8200, May 16, 2017.

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  1. Brandon8200

    Brandon8200 Initiate (0) Nov 26, 2016 Michigan

    I recently purchased a Blichmann G2 to use as my mash tun. Looking for a 15 gal HLT and another 15 gal for my brew kettle. I was looking at Anvil or the SS. Any suggestions or experience with either?
     
    #1 Brandon8200, May 16, 2017
  2. marknu1

    marknu1 Initiate (0) May 12, 2017 California

    I had an SS Brewtech kettle, and while I liked it, I just got tired of the weldless fittings. I ended up replacing it with a Spike Brewing kettle, and I absolutely love it. I'm no pro, but to my eye the welds look very well done. I can't recommend it highly enough.
     
    #2 marknu1, May 17, 2017
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  3. InVinoVeritas

    InVinoVeritas Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2012 Wisconsin

    I currently have two 15 gal kettles, one for mash tun and the other for the boil kettle. If I may make a suggestion, I really wish I had a 20 gal boil kettle rather than the 15. I could use a little more head space for 10 gallon batches.
     
    #3 InVinoVeritas, May 17, 2017
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  4. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,348) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
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    I agree with @InVinoVeritas in that a 10 gallon batch is a tight fit in a 15 gallon kettle. However 5 gallons may be a joke in the 20 gallon kettle.
     
    #4 SFACRKnight, May 19, 2017
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  5. Jaguar10301

    Jaguar10301 Crusader (423) Mar 1, 2010 Maine

    yeah I use a 15 gallon kettle and I just watch it when the boil starts for a 10 gallon batch... It works, though is tight.
     
    #5 Jaguar10301, May 19, 2017
  6. epk

    epk Pundit (849) Jun 10, 2008 New Jersey

    Yeah, my 10 gallon batches with a 90 minute biol, I'm looking at roughly 14 gallons starting volume. 60 minute boils are about 13 gallons.

    I love triclovers, but you'll be spending more for that convenience (looks like SS has a version with them). Also love Stout Tanks ball valves for easy cleaning .

    Yeah, I like the look of this one if it was between SS, Anvil, and Spike.
     
    #6 epk, May 24, 2017
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