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10-06-2011, 07:44 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Ramsey & Akeley, Mn
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I do have some good ideas here on how to override the silly safety switch. Thanks for all who posted on that!
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10-06-2011, 10:32 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Buffalo, ny
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Originally Posted by astropunk
If you dont waste the propane, you should be able to get 6 to 8 five-gallon batches out of a 20lb tank. I get around 7 per tank, which includes 60 minute boils and heating strike&sparge water.
The key is to not waste the gas! Keep it out of the wind, dont run it full blast. If you see flames around the sides of the kettle then it is too high and you are wasting heat/gas. Also, once boiling, you can cut back the gas about 50% - just enough to maintain a rolling boil - not bubbling and splashing all over.
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what kind of a burner are you using?
My plan is to continue heating water for mash/sparge inside on my stove, so that will help a little with propane conservation.
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10-07-2011, 01:06 AM
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Location: Gowanda, NY
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Originally Posted by xenophobe2020
what kind of a burner are you using?
My plan is to continue heating water for mash/sparge inside on my stove, so that will help a little with propane conservation.
relax, have a home brew.
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lol i did that for awhile. however I made as much mess in the kitchen that way as i did doing xtract kits(swmbo was not happy) so now i heat sparge and strike outside as well. |
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10-07-2011, 03:59 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Buffalo, ny
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Haha, yeah my swmbo can't stand the smell, amazingly the mess doesn't bother her as long as I clean up after myself...
relax, have a home brew.
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10-07-2011, 11:45 AM
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Location: Gowanda, NY
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My swmbo was exactly the opposit smell was fine the mess she could not stand. and no matter how good i cleaned it is never good enough(yes ocd cleanning swmbo)
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10-07-2011, 12:01 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
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I have this exact unit - it's great and the price cannot be beat. Paid $50 for it though.
I use the pot it came with to heat strike/sparge water and it holds my larger SS brew pot just fine.
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10-07-2011, 12:47 PM
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Location: Peoria, IL
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My burner is some no-name made in china brand. Nothing special about it at all. I dont think you need a high-end burner for 5-gallon batches.
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10-07-2011, 04:39 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Buffalo, ny
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well, after MUCH deliberation i will be purchasing the menards kit. Based on everything im reading here it should be more than adequate for my operation. I appreciate all of the input., everyone has been really helpful/insightful... will post back if have troubles overriding that safety switch, although it sounds pretty straightforward.
cant wait to brew outside, just in time for Buffalo winter, Awesome! at least I've got a garage i can get myself & the brewpot out of the wind in...
Thanks again.
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