Brew Kettle Opinions

I found a 9 gallon brew kettle/propane burner on craigslist im thinking of buying this weekend for $90. He says it's aluminum.

Anyone ever seen one like this? (see attachments) I've never seen a kettle with a wider mouth like that....and don't know if there's any design flaw that might affect my brew day. Can't think of any.....but just wondering. Also comes with temp gauge and outlet spout.

Thanks for any input.

That should work fine for AG brewing...it might have a safety device on the propane regulator that will shut off the burner but can be bypassed???

$90 seems high for a used item on CL IMO. Lowes in my area has a very similiar unit for $49 on clearance.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_356374-5889...rentURL=/pl__0__s?Ntt=turkey+frier&facetInfo=

wilserbrewer said:

That should work fine for AG brewing...it might have a safety device on the propane regulator that will shut off the burner but can be bypassed???

$90 seems high for a used item on CL IMO. Lowes in my area has a very similiar unit for $49 on clearance.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_356374-5889...rentURL=/pl__0__s?Ntt=turkey+frier&facetInfo=

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hmmm....at that price i think i'll probably pass. Wonder why his is so much higher....

At that price I would just look for a stainless option.

that looks just like my Turkey fryer. mine was only $50 on sale new, and is only 7.5 gallons.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_356374-5889...rentURL=/pl__0__s?Ntt=turkey+fryer&facetInfo=

gingerdawg said:

that looks just like my Turkey fryer. mine was only $50 on sale new, and is only 7.5 gallons.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_356374-5889...rentURL=/pl__0__s?Ntt=turkey+fryer&facetInfo=

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I'm not that good w/ the maths...but 35qt is just shy of 9 gal.? 8.75 gal. not 7.5

I guess I'm not real good with math tonight.......