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I already have the 40 qt version from this same manufacturer. The cover is very nice, sturdy, thick-gauge aluminum. Based on that I ordered two of the 15 qt size for another use. This second use is very size-specific so I made sure to measure accurately. As delivered these lids are maybe 1/16" under 12" wide. They are NOT 12.2 inches across. This is measuring outside edge to outside edge. A more useful measurement is from indented edges as this allows for them sitting on the lip of the pot. By this measure they are 11" (outside) and 10 1/8" (inside), meaning any pot with an opening between those two ranges will accept these lids with a good fit. If your pot is 12.2" across these lids will fall in. Unfortunately for me, I require that extra width.

They are of the same quality build as the 40 qt so that is not an issue. This sizing discrepancy has left me with the option of either returning them and guessing at what size will actually work (and paying more to boot) or modifying (cutting) the pots I'm using to allow a filter screen to fit the opening these lids allow. I am VERY disappointed in the sizing information provided. The only reason they are not getting a single star is because the same excellent build quality is present. The lousy description of their true size easily knocks them down to 2 stars.

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I went back and measured the first lid I received, which is 17" across (outside edge). Though had I requested the 40 qt lid (15.2") I now realize I was apparently sent the 60 qt lid. That lid has always considerably overhung my 40 qt pot but it didn't matter too much. I am now even more disappointed in both purchases for the pervasive lack of quality control.

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I've been using this pot lid and the accompanying pot to brew beer. It has been a great brew pot as the aluminium has a much lower specific heat, which works much better on my electric range. It's huge and you really can't beat the price.

My only caveat is that you have to watch out what you clean this with as any chlorine-based agents will oxidize the pot.

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Fits nice on 60 qt stock pot we purchased. Heavy weight and well made for the price. Made pulled pork for Boy Scout function and it worked well.

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It arrived in good shape but it didn't fit snug on the stock pot. In cooking it does allow steam to escape without chattering.

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Took a chance did not have exact demeansions it came out perfect I will be ordering more pots in the future