Boiler as HLT

[sp0rk]

I have a boiler (50L keg with 2 x KK elements, just has the spear removed) that's used for another hobby
I'm wondering if since I already have it set up, and to save buying more elements, if I could just use it as my HLT
Has anyone out there tried this?
I know there can be left over funkiness in the boiler after it's used for it's main function, but surely a good PBW soak should rid it of anything

 

[damoninja]

Don't really see why not. It obviously won't have any issues getting to temp seeing as it will boil.

I mean unless that other 'hobby' was meth production, your beer may be a lil methy

 

[sp0rk]

Don't really see why not. It obviously won't have any issues getting to temp seeing as it will boil.

I mean unless that other 'hobby' was meth production, your beer may be a lil methy

After moving to somewhere where AG brewing is unheard of and meth addiction is incredibly out of control, I've had to explain to a few people now that I'm not making meth when I brew with the garage door open...

 

[pcqypcqy]

When you say 'just the spear removed', do you mean literally just that, or that the top has been chopped off?

I've noticed my kettle needs a scrub every now and then, a bit of beer stone starts to build up if I just soak/recirc/wipe all the time. If your access is tight, that might make it harder to clean.

 

[sp0rk]

Literally just the spear removed
Might invest in some fine stainless chain to slosh around after a PBW soak

 

[mtb]

Don't really see why not. It obviously won't have any issues getting to temp seeing as it will boil.

I mean unless that other 'hobby' was meth production, your beer may be a lil methy

 

[damoninja]

 

[manticle]

So you have a big stainless pot you want to heat water in after you've cleaned it?

Yes.

 

[sp0rk]

I now realise how pointless asking was...
Welp, time to sell my BIAB kettle

 

[manticle]

We all need reassurance from time to time, mate.

When we receive it really is a cause for celebration so break out the grand cru.