raven19
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Fellow AHB'ers,
I have just negotiated the services of some stainless steel fabrication in exchange for the structural calculations I provided for a friend.
I am keen to get stuck into AG, and have sourced thus far:
55L Esky
Urn (30L & 20L)
Now just needing a decent sized kettle, as such my basic sketch is attached.
I was thinking keeping it simple as per attached, however I am keen to hear fellow AHB'ers thoughts and ideas.
I will be doing my AG with a friend, hence at least double batches are required.
Q1: Keen to hear thoughts on dimensions (diameter in particular), keeping in mind we shall be probably going with an italian/nasa burner in lieu of immersion heaters. So minimum 50L batches, maybe even triples. Is 500mm diamter too large? Any thoughts on the best diameter for burner efficiency/heat transfer?
Q2: Allowing for some head space, thoughts on 80 - 100L capacity? More or less?
Q3: Thickness of Stainless Steel required. Say 5mm base and 3mm walls? Other suggestions?
Q4: Not being a plumber myself, am I better off just having just the holes drilled, or shall I have stainless steel nuts (or similar) welded to the inside of the holes for ease of fitting valves/taps, etc.
Q5: Is a lid a worthwhile?
Q6: Dimension from tap to floor of the kettle? Minimal to reduce loss? 20mm or more? (Sketch indicatively shows 50mm)
Thats a lot of questions... sorry if overloading...
I am not looking for something bigger than ben hur (just yet :lol: ), however I understand that additional holes for Temperature Probes, chillers, depth guages could be added now.
I have been accumulating photos of relevance from this brilliant site and many great threads, however please feel free to add links/pics to aid in support of your suggestions.
Our setup will be tiered gravity.
Cheers to all, and bring on the weekend...!
I have just negotiated the services of some stainless steel fabrication in exchange for the structural calculations I provided for a friend.
I am keen to get stuck into AG, and have sourced thus far:
55L Esky
Urn (30L & 20L)
Now just needing a decent sized kettle, as such my basic sketch is attached.
I was thinking keeping it simple as per attached, however I am keen to hear fellow AHB'ers thoughts and ideas.
I will be doing my AG with a friend, hence at least double batches are required.
Q1: Keen to hear thoughts on dimensions (diameter in particular), keeping in mind we shall be probably going with an italian/nasa burner in lieu of immersion heaters. So minimum 50L batches, maybe even triples. Is 500mm diamter too large? Any thoughts on the best diameter for burner efficiency/heat transfer?
Q2: Allowing for some head space, thoughts on 80 - 100L capacity? More or less?
Q3: Thickness of Stainless Steel required. Say 5mm base and 3mm walls? Other suggestions?
Q4: Not being a plumber myself, am I better off just having just the holes drilled, or shall I have stainless steel nuts (or similar) welded to the inside of the holes for ease of fitting valves/taps, etc.
Q5: Is a lid a worthwhile?
Q6: Dimension from tap to floor of the kettle? Minimal to reduce loss? 20mm or more? (Sketch indicatively shows 50mm)
Thats a lot of questions... sorry if overloading...
I am not looking for something bigger than ben hur (just yet :lol: ), however I understand that additional holes for Temperature Probes, chillers, depth guages could be added now.
I have been accumulating photos of relevance from this brilliant site and many great threads, however please feel free to add links/pics to aid in support of your suggestions.
Our setup will be tiered gravity.
Cheers to all, and bring on the weekend...!