phidelt844
Well-Known Member
So I decided I would try out my third brew yesterday, and maybe test out my shiny new 15g aluminum pot on the stove, since I'm still waiting on a propane burner. I woke up early and tossed a few gallons in to boil to "treat" the aluminum. Around 45 mins later it was still not at a boil, and there was this funky smell eminating from the pot. Once my smoke alarms started blaring, I decided I'd check a bit closer... sure enough, the heat was trapped under the overhanging sides of the pot and scorched the bejesus out of my stove. I also had a little bit of countertop meltage where the edge of my stove meets it. Needless to say, I felt like a complete idiot.. so be wary when using those wide pots on the stovetop!