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Robobrew v3.1 35L
So I've made a couple brew can kits which have turned out decent, but I'm ready for what's next. A friend of mine suggested I pull the trigger on a Robobrew and go right to all grain, but I want to do the partial extract thing first so I get the full experience and learn a thing or two. I'm in the market for an entry level kettle that's good for 5 gallon batches. I plan to do partial extract kits with steeping grain & hop additions. I've done a bunch of reading online but I'm still unsure, so I'm throwing it out to everyone here. What's best and why: welded, or weldless fittings?
Here are the two kettles I've narrowed it down to. I'll be selecting the 2" thermometer probe (so as not to interfere with a potential immersion chiller), 3 piece ball valve, and side pickup tube. Thoughts?
Welded
https://www.ontariobeerkegs.com/8_G...anced_Brew_Kett_p/brew-kettle-8gal-welded.htm
Weldless
https://www.ontariobeerkegs.com/8_G...d_Brew_Kettle_p/brew-kettle-8gal-advanced.htm
Not related, but I'm also planning to use 1/2" NPT quick-disconnect fittings for my hose to use when transferring to the fermenter, mostly for ease of use.
Here are the two kettles I've narrowed it down to. I'll be selecting the 2" thermometer probe (so as not to interfere with a potential immersion chiller), 3 piece ball valve, and side pickup tube. Thoughts?
Welded
https://www.ontariobeerkegs.com/8_G...anced_Brew_Kett_p/brew-kettle-8gal-welded.htm
Weldless
https://www.ontariobeerkegs.com/8_G...d_Brew_Kettle_p/brew-kettle-8gal-advanced.htm
Not related, but I'm also planning to use 1/2" NPT quick-disconnect fittings for my hose to use when transferring to the fermenter, mostly for ease of use.