Brew Kettle 4 PC Set 40 QT/10 Gal

You've probably skimmed through the other reviews about quality control and assembly, so I'll advance to the giving ANSWERS to the questions I had before purchasing, and TIPS to making this a fantastic pot on brew day! OVERALL - looks like i got a good one, and it's performed nicely for 1 brew so far. Item is shipped in manufacturers box (too bad no Amazon option to box the box), and it's packaging is lacking on the side walls, which is why people have dents. Welds are solid, lid fits snug, and parts are machined very well w/ very little particles left over. Instructions ARE lack luster, and could use more illustrations, but hopefully if you've read this far, you'll get to the good stuff...now! ASSEMBLY - Requires you to put on thermometer and valve, and comes w/ two open ended wrenches to do so. You NEED TO TAKE APART ALL PIECES FIRST (see 2nd pic). They package the valve w/ the threaded male coupler inside the vavle - take it out. Reassemble using the instruction's illustration. TIP: the threaded male coupler has two different sides, so if it's not threading properly, turn it around. Assemble it from inside the pot, moving out (YES, i know you wanna put it all together, and then stick it on the pot- DON'T). Go piece by piece, inside to out. There's plenty of pipe tape to go around (I was able to do this, tape in/out of a pump, 4 more in/outs of a heat exchanger, and 3 sets of threads for a barb at the end of the valve - so plenty). No need for 10 wraps. Just need 2-3 wraps if done properly. POT PREP - While it's well made, it still has a few short comings like the bottom - it's rough (3rd pic). So don't go dragging that thing all over your countertops or glass induction top! Use a metal scrubby to take down/off all the excess metal filings, bumps, etc. TIP: Use a toothbrush to help clean the parts. After thoroughly washing, make sure the valve is closed, fill, heat, and test for leaks. ADDITIONAL PARTS - If you didn't get the one w/ bazooka, no worries, just get your own. All fitings are a standard 1/2" NPT size. FEMALE on valve outlet, and MALE on inside of pot. Consider this when getting your bazooka (see pic 4), or barb end (pic 5). Inside the pot, there's only just over 9" of clearance between the male thread of the valve inlet to the opposite wall of the pot. This means you CAN'T fit a 12" bazooka (and who wants to mess w/ just a 6"'). If you get a 12", you can simply trim, and use pliers to refold the open end. Leave yourself clearance so it can be installed/removed for cleaning. RANDOM COMMENTS - Wall thickness, while on the thin side, helps w/ weight, heating/cooling speed. It's sturdy enough to do what it needs to do when full. Volume markings are in gallons only, note every 1/4 gallon, and embossed into the pot. I did the math already - there's more value in getting this pot over making your own. I'm all for DIY, but consider that stainless is tough, the holes need to be precise, and the time...just start brewing already!

Received this as a Christmas gift last year. This item has been phenomenal for brewing 5 gallon batches of beer. I use mine on the 200k btu gas one outdoor burner in my garage. Heats up really fast. Plenty of room for volume. Thermometer is pretty accurate as long as I stir occasionally. I mostly biab with a hops spider and still use a 6” bazooka screen and a strainer before transferring into my fermenter. My only complaint is I wish I would’ve spent the extra money on the 16 gallon. I’m strongly considering getting that one as well and using this one as my HLT. This has been a game changer for my brew days. Very highly recommend.

I got the 10 gallon GasOne pot to brew 5 gallon batches of beer (BIAB style) and debated whether or not I needed to get the version with the thermometer, false bottom, and bazooka screen for a while. In the end, I decided that I didn't need all the extras and now I am wishing that I would have just gone and done it to begin with. I have a "clip on the side of the pot" type of thermometer and it doesn't really work for watching temp while soaking the grain. I also wish that it came with a SS barbed attachment on the ball valve. I picked up a brass one at the local hardware store though, so it's not a huge deal. Other than that, the pot is awesome. Thick bottom that works on an induction burner or on the propane burner. The ball valve is sturdy and you don't have to worry about bending the pot when you open/close it. The welded handles seem sturdy. I have moved the pot with 8+ gallons in it with no issues. I have noticed liquid escaping from the inside of the ball valve when bringing to a boil, but I think that is just the trapped water in the valve escaping as it vaporizes. It didn't leak until it was getting close to boiling inside and then once it hit a rolling boil there was no liquid escaping anymore.

Looking over this thing I can see the handle welds inside the pot but no leaks. It's stamped on gallon markings show inside and outside but they're accurate. Shifting it around with 5 gallons of water in it on top of a high pressure burner the handles feel safe, but I didn't feel like picking it up that full. 1.5 gallons I swung it around no problem. The drain is a perfect height really and both it and the temp gauge are leak free. The temp gauge seems accurate, tested it against a Kline temp gauge meter adapter and a cheap hold it the water beyond the feeling of "it burns!" And it has marking ranges for mash temps, 170f to stop mash and boil temp. I keep it outside in a desert climate under a tree under a cheap tarp, clean it with "bartenders friend" and it works great for 5 gallon batches of "brew in the bag". A good buy for a 10gal stainless steel cooker pot.

Update to 5 star now. I dont care when was the last review but after using it 10 or 15 time I do not see any issue at all. Been using it for 8gal start and over and over again without gasket issue, handle issue, termometer issue not any issue. Overall Im happy and decided to give 5 star because for the price, it holds and will probably hold forever. Thanks to GAS ONE.It's working as intended however if you are looking for quality, trust what everyone stated! Poor weld and truly visible from the inside. I hope it will not puncture at some sooner point. I intend to use this for longer than expected. Additionally be careful moving it around since the valve does not really hold strong in the kettle wall. Reasonable price but that's the downside, as stated.

I make 5 gallon batches of all grain beer and this is the only kettle I would use, priced right and as good as it gets.

Excelente precio, buen tamaño, con todo lo necesario para usar. Recomendado.

Works greeat!

I think it's leaking a little already though

Works great and it is nice to have the ball valve on bottom