3000ml and bigger flasks

I've been using a 2000ml flask for my starters. I wanted a bigger one so I found one on Amazon. It came from a seller I was familiar with.

Amazon.com: Erlenmeyer Flask, 3000ml/1pk: Industrial & Scientific


So I was heating up a 2250ml starter today and the damn thing started dripping so I tried to pick it up off my SQ14 and it cracked it two! All of the wort came out. I felt a little hit my foot but I didn't get much of a burn, if any.

The brand was United and made in India. My 2000ml flask is Kimax and has worked well.

What do you use for a larger flask and where do you buy them?

Wow, that sucks man, glad you didn't get burned. Mine just says Borosil on the outside, got it from a local medical supply place here in Salt Lake. I know Kimax is a trustworthy brand as well.

Spartan1979 said:

The brand was United and made in India.

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My 3000 ml is a Borosil and has been on the gas stove for many time. It has a holographic label on it that says Genuine Borosil though.

I can my starter wort, so now I just sanitize it and pour the wort & yeast in it and put it on the stir plate.

Yeah, the pic said Borosil, the flask doesn't.

How high was the burner set?

I use gallon glass jugs.. I do not boil in them however.

mb2696 said:

How high was the burner set?

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Fairly low, maybe one inch flames. Certainly no higher than my Kimax flask.

OHIOSTEVE said:

I use gallon glass jugs.. I do not boil in them however.

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I have a gallon wine jug I use as well...

I also have a 2.5-3 gallon carboy labeled PYREX on the front...too chicken to try boiling in it though.

I've got a 5000ml United. I boil in it frequently, just a cup or so to steam up the inside really well, and steam the foam stopper. When there's almost no water left, then I'll dump in canned starter wort, like EdWort.

I'll have to remember not to put it on an SQ14, though!