I've seen a number of kettle add-ons and am just wondering what the benefits are? I saw a Hot Liquor Tank, false bottoms, etc.. I'm just interested in learning all I can. I currently just have a basic 8 gallon pot.
In particular something like this.
The kettle you linked to has has two drilled holes into which are fitted weld-less bulkheads. The bottom one has a ball valve attached to it, allowing you to empty the kettle from there (instead of picking up the whole thing and pouring, or siphoning the liquid out). The top is plugged but would usually hold a thermometer.
The benefits of add-ons depend entirely on what you plan to do with it as they tend to be specific to a particular purpose (i.e. mash tuns need a false bottom to allow wort separation and a thermometer to monitor temperature, while a kettle may only need the bottom valve for emptying).
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