marking the inside of vessels
#1
Posted 10 August 2010 - 01:03 PM
#2
Posted 10 August 2010 - 01:06 PM
#3
Posted 10 August 2010 - 01:08 PM
I have a wooden dowel that I put notches in every 1/2 gallon.I think you're talking about marking your kettle for volumes?If you have a Dremel tool, you can etch the graduations into the side of your kettle. If not, I would reccommend using a paint stick marked with the graduations and dipping that into the collected hot liquor/wort to see how much you've collected.
#4
Posted 10 August 2010 - 01:13 PM
#5
Posted 10 August 2010 - 01:13 PM
#6
Posted 10 August 2010 - 01:16 PM
This is what I have used for years.I would not etch anything on the inside of the kettle for fear of harboring any nasties. If you have an Android, you can download a Brewzor App that you can get kettle volume calculations.I have a wooden dowel that I put notches in every 1/2 gallon.
#7
Posted 10 August 2010 - 01:19 PM
#8
Posted 10 August 2010 - 03:39 PM
#9
Posted 10 August 2010 - 04:16 PM
That's exactly what I do. After 4 years, it's time to replace the markings.I marked a piece of cpvc with a sharpie, starting at 5 gallons and going in half gallon increments up to 13.
#10
Posted 10 August 2010 - 04:59 PM
Not too much of an issue.. it's the kettle. What I would be concerned about with etching would be creating sites for corrosion to occur.I would not etch anything on the inside of the kettle for fear of harboring any nasties.
#11
Posted 10 August 2010 - 05:17 PM
1/4" titanium rod (mcmaster-carr 89145K333).Stainless steel shaft collars at 1 gallon increments.CPVC 1/2" pipe.Hacksawed at one gallon increments. Two "O" rings fit over the pipe.Use one for desired volume, present volume; or whatever.
#12
Posted 10 August 2010 - 05:18 PM
#13
Posted 10 August 2010 - 06:44 PM
#14
Posted 10 August 2010 - 07:01 PM
#15
Posted 10 August 2010 - 07:09 PM
I disagree. Sure, a spoon will work, but to really measure you need a titanium rod.no need for a dedicated measureing stick. Whatever spoon or other device you may use to stir the wort can be marked.
#16
Posted 10 August 2010 - 07:17 PM
Probably the best suggestion yet. No comment though since it's family hour............. you need a titanium rod.
#17
Posted 11 August 2010 - 04:47 AM
I stand corrected. Especially when you get one of those recipes that calls for 11.37 lbs of grain and 1.13 oz of hops, you need to make sure your preboil volume of 6.83 gallons is met.I disagree. Sure, a spoon will work, but to really measure you need a titanium rod.
#18
Posted 11 August 2010 - 04:49 AM
My stirring device is one of those high temp spatulas. If I were to push it all the way to the bottom the handle would get all sticky.no need for a dedicated measureing stick. Whatever spoon or other device you may use to stir the wort can be marked.
#19
Posted 11 August 2010 - 04:50 AM
You misunderstand me. A marked spoon is just as accurate as a titanium rod, it's just not as cool.I stand corrected. Especially when you get one of those recipes that calls for 11.37 lbs of grain and 1.13 oz of hops, you need to make sure your preboil volume of 6.83 gallons is met.
#20
Posted 11 August 2010 - 07:02 AM
no I checked, titanium would be much more accurate, why do you think it costs so much?You misunderstand me. A marked spoon is just as accurate as a titanium rod, it's just not as cool.
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