Is this welded as the description says? Some reviews are saying it is not welded.
1012525
The one I have is welded. A threaded piece is welded to the kettle's bulk head. There are kettles that come with just a hole drilled. A non welded kit is used to attach the bulk head fittings. With this kettle you only need to screw your thermometer and spigot into the welded bulk head. If the therm and spigot were directly welded, you would not be able to replace them if they became defective.
1012526
The thermometer and valve are not welded but the fittings work well. I did however, wrap the fittings with a common teflon tape that is used in plumbing. The only thing I would say about this kettle that I will eventually do and would do differently if done over again is buy the false bottom. It'll save you the char taste you're looking to avoid.
1012527
Crap shoot. Mine came without welded ports and a bazooka screen. I think they sent me the 32qt economy kettle. WELD-LESS ports and a screen?
1012528
They are definitely welded on, you have to screw on the ball valve and temperature gage, if you use silicon tape it works great
1012529
I got mine less than a month ago and it was welded. It's a good first pot for brewing beer. The lid seams kinda thin but it does the job. Already used it and it worked great!!!
905922
The handle is welded on tightly. Takes a little to get use to but I suggest having a handle free one as a go to when entertaining.
421952
i dont recall if its one piece or welded. but ive used it several times. beat the heck out of it with impact, heated with torch, ect. it stands up to heavy use. no problem. very well made tool
111857
No, the front is welded at that angle to a flange (that is bolted to the bottom). But the angle is not extreme (~5 degrees off the perpendicular), and it is comfortable to use on a desk or workstation.
1338760
It is a real temper line. It has a fuller groove. I don't know if it's a forged tang or welded I haven't had the handle off.
421951
It is welded very solidly to the Acme threaded bolt. Not an issue at all if you use the tool properly. First, the jack-screw has to be greased before each use. Next & most importantly, do not try to turn the bolt using the nut... it is there to be held stationary with a wrench while the much larger, longer & more robust nut is driven on with either hand tools or impact. Properly using correctly it like this will provide long term use & durability. Thanks.
2190160
It could be I guess. Nothing is welded to the ends that would stop it. It is great quality and would promote this product. Love it
2013098
Yes the one I received was a complete assembly, even had a gasket. However, mine started to rust after just a few uses and cleaning in a dishwasher.
1536548
The units we purchased are spot welded. We have had no problems with either the handles or bracket attachments. We have used these units vigorously.
931741
No, it is welded on. You could hacksaw it off, but you won't gain any space because the legs when folded extend beyond the rest.
1655861
No, they are not. They appear to be crimped very tightly together. At any rate, after months of use, there is no indication that they have opened up in any way. Welding would increase the cost exponentially I would expect.
486665
No, it is weld on. Only hardware is the pin that holds the foot to the jack. Great product.
2145158
Suppose to be.... I'm actually pretty impressed with it so far. I tried the other "red" import model and returned within days because of problems welds pretty decent aluminum & steel will see if it holds up
294809
Company info says it is not. There are two drill holes for anchoring in bottom so that seems to confirm company's comments
638921
It's weldless...good product by the way...I've brewed 20 gallons of beer with it so far
399207
As I look at my spare new sensor it is welded to the flange and from what I can tell from a close inspection this sensor has no threads and was made to be press fit and then welded to the flange at the factory....sorry for the bad news
273049
Welded. There's an identical model with a welded iron handle but I know of only one US vendor who carries it and it's about 2X the price of this one.