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Etching kettle volume markings

Started by Two Wheeler, April 01, 2015, 10:57:44 PM

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Two Wheeler

I've been eyeing up its project for quite a while: https://byo.com/stories/issue/item/3113-etch-your-kettle-projects

I've been using a ruler and a spreadsheet formula to calculate volumes, but that's not always easy with hot wort.

I decided to take the plunge this week. The hardest part was marking the volumes and taping off the lines. Here's a couple pics of the results.
Jordan Harris
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Jake

That is pretty bad ass ... cool project!
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Scott

Wow that looks great. I use a ruler and calculator, this would be much better.

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Roger

Good job looks very well done. Is it still as easy to read when full of boiling wort?

Two Wheeler

Quote from: Roger on April 02, 2015, 09:31:21 AM
Good job looks very well done. Is it still as easy to read when full of boiling wort?

Yet to be tested, I'll report back when I do. It came out a little lighter than I pictured it, so that's a bit of a concern.
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Cuba

Cool! I wonder if you used a darker salt or vinegar if the etching would come out darker. I'm definitely asking my brother when I get home.

JamesC

Quote from: Cuba on April 02, 2015, 01:05:42 PM
Cool! I wonder if you used a darker salt or vinegar if the etching would come out darker. I'm definitely asking my brother when I get home.

From the info in the link, there's this:

"The power source should be around 9 to 12 volts. Batteries work great. If you have a spare DC wall adapter lying around, that would work perfectly in place of a battery. Running DC power (like from a battery) or a DC adapter will leave a frosty white mark. If you run AC power, it will burn in a darker black mark. Both marks will be permanent."

Two Wheeler

Good catch James... I used a 12v motorcycle battery for this, and it was fairly white.

Roger- The markings were visible with boiling wort, I'd sometimes need to move the bubbles out of the way with a long spoon
Jordan Harris
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mcgster

I did the same thing with my pot but i must say your markings stand out a bit more than mine do. It definitely was a worthwhile project though.

Looks great!