{"product_id":"k40-boil-kettle-malt-pipe-vessel-only","title":"K40 Boil Kettle + Malt Pipe — Vessel Only (no fittings)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKettle and malt pipe, nothing else. Your fittings, your build.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe K40 Boil Kettle with Malt Pipe — vessel only — turns one 48.1 L stainless kettle into a single-vessel electric brewhouse: mash in the malt pipe, lift it, hang it on the rim to drain, sparge, boil. Up to ~10.5 kg of grain. Add your fittings, elements and a pump — or take the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brewtaurus.com\/products\/k40-1v-brewing-system\"\u003eK40 1V system\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background:#fbe9df;border:1px solid #f1cdb9;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:6px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVessel only — no fittings.\u003c\/strong\u003e You get the kettle with its stainless lid and the malt pipe. 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brewtaurus.com\/products\/k40-boil-kettle-malt-pipe\"\u003eK40 Boil Kettle + Malt Pipe — Complete Set\u003c\/a\u003e comes with all of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:0 0 16px;border-top:3px solid #c9541c;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;background:#f3f3f3;width:42%;\"\u003eBrim-full volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003e48.1 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;background:#f3f3f3;width:42%;\"\u003eMalt pipe\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003e31 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;background:#f3f3f3;width:42%;\"\u003eBelow the malt pipe\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003e7.6 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;background:#f3f3f3;width:42%;\"\u003eMax grain bill\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003e~10.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;background:#f3f3f3;width:42%;\"\u003eBatch into fermenter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003e20–35 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;background:#f3f3f3;width:42%;\"\u003eHeating ports\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003e1× 2\" TC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;background:#f3f3f3;width:42%;\"\u003eEmpty weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003ekettle ≈8.1 kg · malt pipe ≈4.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;background:#f3f3f3;width:42%;\"\u003eGuarantee\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003e2-year legal guarantee (EU consumer law)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMalt pipe workflow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalt pipe (grain basket): 31 L to the rim level · laser-cut bottom plus four rows of side perforations · 1.5\" TC port on the top ring · two silicone handles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrain position: the pipe hangs on the kettle rim with its bottom at the 40 L line, so the wort drains back while you sparge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.6 L sits below the malt pipe. It is part of your strike water but sits under the grain bed — count it when you set mash thickness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt full grain the malt pipe weighs more than 25 kg even after draining. Hung on the rim to drain, its top sits 1086.9 mm above the floor; to lift it fully out, the pipe bottom has to clear the rim, so plan at least 1.17 m to the top of the pipe (rim + pipe height) plus room for your hands or hoist. Use heat-resistant gloves; a pulley makes it easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePorts \u0026amp; connections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;background:#f3f3f3;\"\u003ePort\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;background:#f3f3f3;\"\u003eWhere\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;background:#f3f3f3;\"\u003eJob\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHeating element\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:400;\"\u003e1× 2\" TC\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003elow, opposite the front ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003e2\" Tri-Clamp element (not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFront ports\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:400;\"\u003e3× 1.5\" TC\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003e50.8 \/ 256 \/ 447 mm below the rim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003etop: return · middle + bottom: pick-up, transfer, chiller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhirlpool port\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:400;\"\u003e1.5\" TC\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003eat 45°, 100 mm above the bottom seam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003eangled inlet for the whirlpool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBottom drain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:400;\"\u003e1.5\" TC\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003ecentre of the dished bottom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003emash recirculation out, full drain, CIP return · a thermowell in a tee on this outlet reads the recirculating wort (tee and thermowell not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLid port\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:400;\"\u003e1.5\" TC\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003ecentre of the lid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003eCIP spray head, vent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eInner diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003eØ350 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBody height (rim to bottom)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003e514.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHeight to rim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003e665.9 mm (legs 150.9 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWidth incl. handles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003e463.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLeg footprint (centre to centre)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003e224.4 × 224.4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWall \/ lid \/ leg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003e1.2 mm \/ 1.0 mm \/ 1.2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMalt pipe height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003e504 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTop of malt pipe in mash position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003e747.6 mm from the floor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTop of malt pipe hung on the rim to drain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003e1086.9 mm from the floor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHeight to lift the pipe fully out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003eat least 1169.9 mm from the floor (rim + pipe height)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e48.1 L kettle (SS304), dished bottom + central drain · stainless lid with central 1.5\" TC port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless malt pipe \/ grain basket (31 L) with laser-cut bottom and side perforations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot in the box — these come with the complete set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× 1.5\" TC elbow · 4× 1.5\" TC butterfly valves (black handle) · 13× 1.5\" band clamps + 13× gaskets · 3× 1.5\" blind caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× 1.5\" thermowell (79 mm) · 3× pick-up tubes (racking \/ pick-up \/ whirlpool) · 1× 1.5\" TC tee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× 2\" TC band clamp + gasket + blind cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background:#f3f3f3;border-left:4px solid #1b1b1b;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:6px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso not included:\u003c\/strong\u003e heating elements, controllers, pumps, hoses\/quick-connects. Passivate before first use, as with all stainless brewing gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background:#fbe9df;border:1px solid #f1cdb9;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:6px;font-size:14px;\"\u003eWith all fittings: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brewtaurus.com\/products\/k40-boil-kettle-malt-pipe\"\u003eK40 Boil Kettle + Malt Pipe — Complete Set\u003c\/a\u003e. Add \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brewtaurus.com\/collections\/heating\"\u003eheating elements\u003c\/a\u003e · a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brewtaurus.com\/products\/stainless-magnetic-drive-pump-15r\"\u003e15R pump\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brewtaurus.com\/products\/k40-steam-condenser-set-k40-lid-2-condenser-kit\"\u003eØ350 steam condenser set\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brewtaurus.com\/collections\/brewing-kettles\"\u003eall brewing kettles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical drawing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/9810\/6309\/files\/BrewTaurus_K40_Kettle_Malt_Pipe_1V_drawing_2c759d98-a9a7-457d-8ab3-62ff38ff577a.pdf?v=1790707533\"\u003eDownload the K40 kettle + malt pipe drawing (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/9810\/6309\/files\/BrewTaurus_K40_Kettle_Malt_Pipe_1V_drawing_2c759d98-a9a7-457d-8ab3-62ff38ff577a.pdf?v=1790707533\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/9810\/6309\/files\/BrewTaurus_K40_Kettle_Malt_Pipe_1V_drawing_c37e41af-8f14-4681-a112-b167b87048ad.png?v=1790707532\" alt=\"BrewTaurus K40 kettle with malt pipe technical drawing with dimensions\" width=\"2222\" height=\"1571\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich K-Series size fits your batch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame Tri-Clamp architecture in three sizes. Pick by the batch you want in the fermenter. Your size is highlighted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;background:#f3f3f3;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;background:#f3f3f3;\"\u003eBrim-full · inner Ø\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;background:#f3f3f3;\"\u003eBatch into fermenter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;background:#f3f3f3;\"\u003eMax grain: malt pipe \/ mash tun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;background:#fbe9df;font-weight:700;\"\u003eK40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;background:#fbe9df;font-weight:700;\"\u003e48.1 L · Ø350 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;background:#fbe9df;font-weight:700;\"\u003e20–35 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;background:#fbe9df;font-weight:700;\"\u003e~10.5 \/ ~13 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eK80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003e93.3 L · Ø450 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003e45–70 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003e~22 \/ ~26 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eK220\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003e225 L · Ø600 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003e110–175 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;padding:8px 10px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003e~57 \/ ~64 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the complete set add?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brewtaurus.com\/products\/k40-boil-kettle-malt-pipe\"\u003eK40 Boil Kettle + Malt Pipe — Complete Set\u003c\/a\u003e adds 1× 1.5\" TC elbow · 4× 1.5\" TC butterfly valves (black handle) · 13× 1.5\" band clamps + 13× gaskets · 3× 1.5\" blind caps · 1× 1.5\" thermowell (79 mm) · 3× pick-up tubes (racking \/ pick-up \/ whirlpool) · 1× 1.5\" TC tee · 1× 2\" TC band clamp + gasket + blind cap. Take the vessel only if you already have Tri-Clamp valves and fittings, or want to pick your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much grain fits in the malt pipe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 10.5 kg. A 12 °P beer at 35 L needs ~7.9 kg; at maximum grain you reach ~15 °P (OG ~1.061) at 35 L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much liquid sits below the malt pipe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.6 L. It is part of your strike water but sits under the grain bed, so count it when you set mash thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a hoist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt full grain the malt pipe weighs more than 25 kg even after draining. Hung on the rim to drain, its top sits 1086.9 mm above the floor; to lift it fully out, the pipe bottom has to clear the rim, so plan at least 1.17 m to the top of the pipe (rim + pipe height) plus room for your hands or hoist. Use heat-resistant gloves; a pulley makes it easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a mash tun later?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The kettle becomes the boil kettle of a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brewtaurus.com\/products\/k40-2v-brewing-system\"\u003eK40 2V\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brewtaurus.com\/products\/k40-3v-brewing-system-40l\"\u003eK40 3V\u003c\/a\u003e — nothing gets replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;color:#666;\"\u003eProduct photos may show a prototype or a different size; production units follow the manufacturing drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;color:#666;\"\u003eGravity figures assume 70 % brewhouse efficiency (65 % at maximum grain); your mill, malt and process will move them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BrewTaurus.com | Brewing Technology","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61194952343886,"sku":"000735","price":899.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/9810\/6309\/files\/bt-k40-kettle-malt-pipe-vessel-only-1.jpg?v=1791912627","url":"https:\/\/brewtaurus.com\/en-cz\/products\/k40-boil-kettle-malt-pipe-vessel-only","provider":"BrewTaurus.com | Brewing Technology","version":"1.0","type":"link"}