Just the kettle. Every port open for your own Tri-Clamp parts.
The BrewTaurus K80 Boil Kettle — vessel only — is a 93.3 L kettle in 304 stainless, built around Tri-Clamp: two 2" heating-element ports, three 1.5" front ports, a 45° whirlpool port and a centred bottom drain. Boil in it, add a malt pipe for single-vessel brewing, or run it as the boil vessel of a two- or three-vessel brewhouse. Nothing here is temporary.
Vessel only — no fittings. You get the kettle body and its stainless lid. None of the Tri-Clamp fittings are included — no valves, clamps, gaskets or blind caps; the full list is under “Not in the box” below. Want the fittings too? The K80 Boil Kettle — Complete Set comes with all of them.
| Brim-full volume | 93.3 L |
|---|---|
| Working volume | up to ~80 L pre-boil (80 L line on the drawing, 82.3 mm below the rim) |
| Batch into fermenter | 45–70 L |
| Heating ports | 2× 2" TC (120 mm apart) |
| Empty weight | ≈10.6 kg |
| Material | 304 stainless · 1.2 mm wall · 1.0 mm lid |
| Guarantee | 2-year legal guarantee (EU consumer law) |
Ports & connections
| Port | Where | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Heating elements 2× 2" TC | low, opposite the front ports, 120 mm apart | 2" Tri-Clamp elements (not included) |
| Front ports 3× 1.5" TC | 50.8 / 266.9 / 522.9 mm below the rim | top: return · middle: thermowell (not included) · bottom: pick-up, transfer, chiller |
| Whirlpool port 1.5" TC | at 45°, 100 mm above the bottom seam | angled inlet for the whirlpool |
| Bottom drain 1.5" TC | centre of the dished bottom | full drain, CIP return |
| Lid port 1.5" TC | centre of the lid | CIP spray head, vent |
Dimensions
| Inner diameter | Ø450 mm |
| Body height (rim to bottom) | 609.4 mm |
| Height to rim | 759.5 mm (legs 150 mm) |
| Width incl. handles | 563.7 mm |
| Leg footprint (centre to centre) | 296.5 × 296.5 mm |
| Wall / lid / leg | 1.2 mm / 1.0 mm / 1.2 mm |
What's in the box
- 93.3 L boil kettle (SS304), dished bottom + central drain · stainless lid with central 1.5" TC port
Not in the box — these come with the complete set
- 1× 1.5" TC elbow · 3× 1.5" TC butterfly valves · 8× 1.5" band clamps + 8× gaskets · 1× 1.5" blind cap
- 2× 2" TC band clamps + 2× gaskets + 2× 2" blind caps · 1× 1.5" thermowell (140 mm) · 2× 1.5" racking / pick-up / whirlpool arms
Also not included: heating elements, controllers, pumps, hoses/quick-connects. Passivate before first use, as with all stainless brewing gear.
With all fittings: K80 Boil Kettle — Complete Set. Grow it: K80 + Malt Pipe · Ø450 steam condenser set · heating elements · 2" Tri-Clamp fittings · all brewing kettles
Technical drawing
Download the K80 vessel drawing (PDF)
Which K-Series size fits your batch
Same Tri-Clamp architecture in three sizes. Pick by the batch you want in the fermenter. Your size is highlighted.
| Size | Brim-full · inner Ø | Batch into fermenter | Max grain: malt pipe / mash tun |
|---|---|---|---|
| K40 | 48.1 L · Ø350 mm | 20–35 L | ~10.5 / ~13 kg |
| K80 | 93.3 L · Ø450 mm | 45–70 L | ~22 / ~26 kg |
| K220 | 225 L · Ø600 mm | 110–175 L | ~57 / ~64 kg |
FAQ
What does the complete set add?
The K80 Boil Kettle — Complete Set adds 1× 1.5" TC elbow · 3× 1.5" TC butterfly valves · 8× 1.5" band clamps + 8× gaskets · 1× 1.5" blind cap · 2× 2" TC band clamps + 2× gaskets + 2× 2" blind caps · 1× 1.5" thermowell (140 mm) · 2× 1.5" racking / pick-up / whirlpool arms. Take the vessel only if you already have Tri-Clamp valves and fittings, or want to pick your own.
What is the real working volume?
93.3 L brim-full. Plan up to ~80 L pre-boil to keep boil-overs away — that gives 45–70 L into the fermenter.
Which heating elements fit?
Any 2" Tri-Clamp element — for example our 2.2 kW or 3.5 kW (230 V). Power control is external (PID + SSR or a power controller), and each element needs its own dedicated, RCD-protected circuit. Our K80 systems run 2.2 kW + 3.5 kW (5.7 kW) in the boil kettle; the K80 3V puts the same pair in the HLT.
Can I brew indoors?
Yes. Swap the flat lid for the Ø450 steam condenser set — it condenses the boil vapour instead of venting it into the room. See the set for its water connection.
Is the HLT the same vessel?
Yes. The K80 HLT uses this body and adds a removable HERMS coil and its fittings.
Product photos may show a prototype or a different size; production units follow the manufacturing drawing.