[turfgrass]

Hi all,

I was wondering if there any good links for kettle reviews or ratings?  My plans it to pick up a 10 or 15 gal mash tun and boil kettle in the next month or two.   Thanks in advance.

[Stevie]

It all depends on what you want. I went with Spike because welded fittings are important to me. Their welds very high quality. They will also custom weld to your specs.

[turfgrass]

Welded fittings are important to me as well.   Some have welded fittings for whirlpooling...think it's between Sb and Ss for kettles.   

[natebrews]

I don't know about review sites, but I have the cheapo kettle from AIH with 1 welded fitting on it and a boil coil installed.  200 or so batches on it and it has basically been fine.  The metal is a bit thin, but the welds look fine.  At the time I didn't have the cash to pony up for something nicer, and for 65 bucks (at the time, I think they are 80 now) it has been hard to complain about. 

[Stevie]

 Ss Brewtech kettles are not welded. If you opt for the BME versions, they come with welded tri-clamps.
Brewbuilt kettles are welded. They also have the cool notched lid with silicone flap.