Where do you live? I have a 15 gallon stainless steel Polerware kettle with a 1/2” 2-piece ball valve, 1/2” thermometer port, a lid and a graduated sight gauge I will sell to you for $50. I’m not interested in shipping it for obvious reasons. I have pictures, but no way of attaching them to this post. I can send them via email. Send me an email if you’re interested. I paid $450 for it brand new in 2013. Still in very good condition.
I live in SE Iowa, I would love to buy this! I ordered a 10 gallon SS kettle with ball valve and thermometer on Thursday. I could just use that one for a HLT.