OK, these five gallon kegs are moving quickly. So, I am now working on an AG system, 50 lb bags, 10G batches, fill two kegs . Have the basic infrastructure figgered out, will report on that when it starts happening.
HLT is most likely ($$$) going to be a half barrel, with the lid removed, a thermometer bolted in and a sight gauge on the side....
QUESTION: How to best remove the top. I have a plasma cutter, a grinder and most things in between.... Stainless steel gets VERY hard when heated. What is the best way to cut the lid and then smooth the edge? Looking for people that have done this, and know how to do it WELL.