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Pie_Man · 07-30-2012, 02:24 AM

I have the blichmann with the leg extensions;. it has served me well. It's quiet, efficient, and sturdy. The burner is nice and wide and heats evenly. It's probably the most expensive home brew burner, but I appreciate how well it's built, the efficiency, and certainly the relative quietness. Some of the other burners sound like a jet engine.

hoppedupbrewer · 07-30-2012, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by LuiInIdaho

I have the Blichmann burner which I purchased about two years ago. I chose this particular burner because I thought that I might be buying the Top Tier brew stand in the near future.

^ This would be my advice. If you think there's any chance of you buying a Top Tier in the future, go with the Blichmann. Outside of that, I have an SP-10 that I modified to securely hold a keggle, and I'm quite happy with it.

**Marchborne** · 07-30-2012, 08:21 PM

Not to hijack the thread, but also on topic:

Any recommendations for burners of a wooden deck? The Blichmann's leg extensions seem to put it up high enough to be safe, but it's expensive. I get nervous at the thought of a high-BTU burner too close to my deck, and brewing in my driveway is impractical for now (no water access, etc.).

Thanks!

**msa8967** · 07-30-2012, 08:29 PM

If your only option is to brew on your deck then I would try two things.

1) Find a piece of sheet metal that will be big enough to cover the area of the deck supporting your burner. If there is a shiny side to this piece place that facing up to help reflect the heat away from your deck.

2) Use cider blocks to act as leg extensions lifting your stand upward.

Someone else may want to comment on how safe they think these ideas might be. I have done this a few times with my sq14 burner w/o any problems.

petree3 · 07-30-2012, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by lwcm

I'm looking to be able to boil 10 gallon batches in the future but my first step to AG will be 5 gal batches (if this makes a difference in burner suggestion). So is the Blichmann not worth the extra $$$? Or will there be an inevitable upgrade in my future? For the SQ14 will the stand hold up a 10 gallon pot full of wort? I'd prefer not to have boiling wort jump out at me

As I understand it the blichmann burner is only worth it if you plan on upgrading to a blichmann top tier system where you can integrate the burner. I use the sq14 and it is awesome (be carefully not to melt the rubber off your ball valve like I did

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**LuiInIdaho** · 07-30-2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by petree3

As I understand it the blichmann burner is only worth it if you plan on upgrading to a blichmann top tier system where you can integrate the burner.

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I cannot agree with this statement. The Blichmann is your choice of burner if you want to upgrade to the Blichmann Top Tier. However, if that is not your intent, then there are other choices available, one of which is to buy the Blichmann. It is a fine burner due to the fact that it is quiet, all stainless construction, and efficient. It is STILL a fine burner to choose even if you do not intend to move to the Top Tier.

Pie_Man · 07-30-2012, 09:58 PM

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Pie_Man · 07-30-2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LuiInIdaho

It is a fine burner due to the fact that it is quiet, all stainless construction, and efficient. It is STILL a fine burner to choose even if you do not intend to move to the Top Tier.

I agree. What I didn't mention in my earlier post is that it also a decent built-in windshield and adjustable brackets to hold your pot a little more securely. It's also made of stainless steel versus cast iron and made in America. The efficiency, the quietness, the windshield, and sturdy design were worth the extra money to me. Others use different burners and enjoy brewing on them as well, but I definitely don't think the Blichmann is only for those who intend to use the Top Tier system, I don't.

Keep in mind, the more BTUs, the more propane you're burning and typically the higher boil off rate you'll have, meaning you'll need a larger grain bill to compensate and you'll be filling your propane tank more often.

Dan- · 07-30-2012, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Marchborne

Not to hijack the thread, but also on topic:

Any recommendations for burners of a wooden deck? The Blichmann's leg extensions seem to put it up high enough to be safe, but it's expensive. I get nervous at the thought of a high-BTU burner too close to my deck, and brewing in my driveway is impractical for now (no water access, etc.).

Thanks!

I set my Bayou Classic KAB4 on a round concrete stepping stone.

**jldc** · 08-01-2012, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Marchborne

Not to hijack the thread, but also on topic:

Any recommendations for burners of a wooden deck? The Blichmann's leg extensions seem to put it up high enough to be safe, but it's expensive. I get nervous at the thought of a high-BTU burner too close to my deck, and brewing in my driveway is impractical for now (no water access, etc.).

Thanks!

Use a grill mat and put the blichmann on cinder blocks. Works great and it your best option if you have to work on a deck.

L