How close to the bottom of the kettle is the valve? Is a dip tube needed?
1768402
The bottom of the kettle is about 1 inch below the bottom of the valve, so a dip tube would be useful. The inside of the valve is already threaded and an extra couple comes with the pot. I don't mash in the pot, just boil. So I have not needed a dip tube, I can tilt the pot when draining the last bit off.
1768403
Bottom of nipple is 1" above bottom. Don't need dip tube. When draining I tilt the kettle and drain almost all contents. When washing out I typically dump wash water heel over the side of the kettle into sink. If are keeping the kettle upright then you either accept a 1" heel or add a dip tube.
2004265
Yes - the inside bottom of the kettle is flat, there are no visible heating elements (even though I believe they must be somewhere there in the bottom).
1980931
It has threads. I chose to buy a 1/2" barb fitting that screwed into the ball valve. I drain all my brews through 1/2" or 3/8" silicone tubing. The bulkhead is also threaded on the inside of the kettle and is easily adaptable for a bazooka screen or false bottom. Hope that helps.
1631725
There is about 1 inch around the bottom that is lower to catch drippings, otherwise there are no ridges.
1533994
The bottom of the kettle is NOT flat. There is about a 1/8 inch difference between the edges and the center. In other words the bottom does not touch when resting on a flat surface.
1558261
Hi, Petal Power, it seems, when I measured just now, that 1 3/4 cups is needed to reach the minimum line on the kettle. Hope this helps.
109350
I don't have the extention but the cover fits closely to the body of the Kettle so I don't think it would fit. I hope this helps you. I would not buy the cover. Maybe they have one with and that extra piece sewn into the cover?
531849
You need a sink nearby. A T adapter and a few feet of PU tubing are included for hot water connection. I also need to drill a hole on my sink cabinet for the tube to go through.
677842
There isn't necessarily a weld line but there is a lip about three to four inches above the bottom upon which the perforated false bottom rests. This is the only feature I don't like about the kettle. For home brewing purposes, this void requires at least three gallons of strike water before even reaching the grain bed. You have to modify your recipe accordingly or make sure your doing a ten gallon batch.
2170218
This model will hold 3 quarts with ONLY 1/2 to spare at the top. No room for a boil but a very low simmer would be okay. This should be on the product description but is not.
1995590
3 and 1/8 inches inside the lip. This is a good looking, quality small kettle. Well made. The handle does not fold down so it does not wobble when pouring.
1012526
The thermometer and valve are not welded but the fittings work well. I did however, wrap the fittings with a common teflon tape that is used in plumbing. The only thing I would say about this kettle that I will eventually do and would do differently if done over again is buy the false bottom. It'll save you the char taste you're looking to avoid.
848305
If your hot/cold water valve(s) is enclosed (say, under the sink in a cabinet) then you will need to drill a small hole for the tubing to reach it inside. Other than that, nothing drastic. Just be sure it's a 2-piece toilet. The unit didn't fit our old 1-piece American Standard toilet.
2082316
The bottom surface is flat. It is a metal plate that has been welded to the bottom of the kettle--also flat. I have an induction range and the kettle works fine with it. If the kettle should boil dry and overheat that plate may warp (happened to a friend). Otherwise the kettle is very serviceable. I use it daily.
569871
Included is a mix valve. You can adjust hot/cold, but I haven't really tested how well it works.I do recommend the faucet though. Installation could be tough if you have granite counter tops. Ideally should be 1.5" longer.
2083689
I'm not 100% sure, but I can tell you the ring sits inside the the lower kettle. The only obstacles I can think of would be if there is any hardware preventing the ring from sitting down.
589761
the kettle is very light,my best advice would be to not put more water in it than you need if weight is an issue, this will also shorten the boil time.