Blichmann burners kick ass... I have two, one with the longer legs, and the other stock. IMO, worth every penny. I did have a Bayou KAB4 before getting my first Blichmann burner and won't go back to that one. I've also brewed with people with the 'jet' burners. They sound like jets when you get them burning well enough to even try to come close to how the Blichmann performs. I'm typically getting more wort up to a boil than the other brewers were. I got it there faster too.
For 15 gallon batches, I would go with the Blichmann in a heartbeat.
I have the blichmann. It is not only quiet but it heats damn fast
Can anyone post links to the different types.
I'm all about the whole using something for all levels, something that can grow with me. Now, the Blichmann burner, can it be attached to a welded brew stand for later one all grain brewing.
I'm in the market for a new burner myself, but torn on what to get.
I am leaning toward the blichmann burner, although it pisses me off to have to pay the blichmann tax just because they've put their name on it.
They do seem to be the best blend of efficiency and power though.
I wish Bayou classic still made the SP10 with a 20psi regulator. My friend has one and its a great burner for the price.
Nohup said:The blichmann kettles are overpriced bling. Their burner, on the other hand is the best value, best performing, most practical, and simply must-have burner available. (Get the 24 inch extensions too, they are worth it
I have one, and 2 of my brew-buddies have them. None of us would ever go with anything else.
Seanana said:Ok so officially I think I'm saving up for the Blichmann burner. Can anyone tell me if the 24 leg extension is sturdy, because the legs sort of look close together.
Oh and when I am talking about "being over priced" I was referencing their kettles, I'm going with spikebrewing.com because I think they have better deals and I like their pots a little bit better.
TopherM said:It's pretty short sighted to just look at the retail cost and say it is cheaper and does the job. Here's some real math from my personal experience:
My Blichmann can do about 18 five gallon batches per propane tank, while my Bayou SQ14 can do about 8.
A propane refill at WalMart cost me $16.00, so the SQ14 uses about $2.00 a batch in propane, the Blichmann uses about $0.89 a batch in propane
The Bayou SQ14 cost me $50.00. My Blichmann cost me $149.00.
SO, easy math, easy conclusion. If you are going to do LESS than 89ish batches on the burner over it's lifetime, the SQ14 is cheaper. If you are going to do MORE than 89, the Blichmann is cheaper.
This doesn't even factor in the build quality over a longer period, where the Blichmann wins hands down. I brew 30+ batches a year, so the Blichmann is a no-brainer for me. If you don't brew much, a less expensive retail cost burner may be right for you.
At around $100.00, the Banjo burner has the same efficient burner element as the Blichmann, but a housing more like the SQ14, and presents an even better value. Then, you are talking a break even point of closer to 45 batches.
I might be off a little, but overall, you really can't argue with the numbers. The more expensive, more efficient burners are a much better value for those that brew frequently.
It's pretty short sighted to just look at the retail cost and say it is cheaper and does the job. Here's some real math from my personal experience:
My Blichmann can do about 18 five gallon batches per propane tank, while my Bayou SQ14 can do about 8.
A propane refill at WalMart cost me $16.00, so the SQ14 uses about $2.00 a batch in propane, the Blichmann uses about $0.89 a batch in propane
The Bayou SQ14 cost me $50.00. My Blichmann cost me $149.00.
SO, easy math, easy conclusion. If you are going to do LESS than 89ish batches on the burner over it's lifetime, the SQ14 is cheaper. If you are going to do MORE than 89, the Blichmann is cheaper.
This doesn't even factor in the build quality over a longer period, where the Blichmann wins hands down. I brew 30+ batches a year, so the Blichmann is a no-brainer for me. If you don't brew much, a less expensive retail cost burner may be right for you.
At around $100.00, the Banjo burner has the same efficient burner element as the Blichmann, but a housing more like the SQ14, and presents an even better value. Then, you are talking a break even point of closer to 45 batches.
I might be off a little, but overall, you really can't argue with the numbers. The more expensive, more efficient burners are a much better value for those that brew frequently.
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