Using Electrolytic Acid Etching for Brew Kettle Volume Markings

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  1. Jmitchell3

    Jmitchell3 Initiate (0) Apr 2, 2013 Arizona

    Found this article at BYO online yesterday, did it to my brew kettle today.

    https://byo.com/stories/issue/item/3113-etch-your-kettle-projects

    Took about an hour after I had all the parts assembled. Used an old 12V DC power adapter plugged into a standard wall outlet. Worked really well!

    I plan to get adhesive stencils tomorrow and add number markings.

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    This is after I added half-gallon marks for 3.5 and 4.5 gallons:
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    #1 Jmitchell3, Aug 18, 2014
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  2. ryane

    ryane Initiate (0) Nov 21, 2007 Washington

    Cool idea, I think I might have to give this a shot for logos, if you really want to determine volumes for efficiency IMO its better to calibrate your carboy
     
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  3. AlCaponeJunior

    AlCaponeJunior Grand Pooh-Bah (3,452) May 21, 2010 Texas
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    you could etch the markings on there with your pocket knife too. :grimacing:
     
    #3 AlCaponeJunior, Aug 18, 2014
  4. Jmitchell3

    Jmitchell3 Initiate (0) Apr 2, 2013 Arizona

    It was a simple process, but the work was in doing the taping and volume measurement. Prost!
     
    #4 Jmitchell3, Aug 18, 2014
  5. Jmitchell3

    Jmitchell3 Initiate (0) Apr 2, 2013 Arizona

    Lol, unfortunately we in Arizona don't have pocket knives like Texans' pocket knives. Certainly not strong enough or sharp enough to etch stainless steel at any rate :slight_smile:
     
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  6. utahbeerdude

    utahbeerdude Maven (1,374) May 2, 2006 Utah

    A calibrated carboy and calibrated brew pot serve two different purposes (at least on my system). A calibrated brew pot helps me hit target OG, while a calibrated carboy helps me hit prefermentation volume. For me they are not the same volumes as some wort is left behind in the pot.
     
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    FATC1TY Pooh-Bah (2,564) Feb 12, 2012 Georgia
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