A little help finding fryer to move to AG

[FarmerJoe]

Hey guys. I'm looking to go all grain for my next batch and I'm looking for a turkey fryer that'll be in around the 80 dollar range (give or take a few bucks, but preferably overall after shipping and all). I'm going to be doing 5 gallon boils using the BIAB technique. I've seen a Bayou classic 3066a on amazon in the sub-$70 range. I think it's about 55,000 btu with a 32qt pot. I'm just looking to make sure that 55,000 btu will be just fine for a 5 gallon full boil.

Or have you guys seen any better deals around recently. I'm looking to place my order by the end of this week. My local wal-mart and lowe's don't really carry much for turkey burner in-store. Thanks in advance

 

[cockybitz]

Tractor Supply Company, Home Depot, etc.

 

[erock2112]

A whole lot of people, including me, use the Bayou Classic SQ14. It's about $50, depending on where you get it, and fills most everyone's needs - It'll seat a keggle and can do 10-gallon batches.

 

[RM-MN]

Cabelas had a turkey fryer listed at about $40 but I don't know if they still have it. Go to their website and do a search for turkey fryer.

 

[soboness5]

A whole lot of people, including me, use the Bayou Classic SQ14. It's about $50, depending on where you get it, and fills most everyone's needs - It'll seat a keggle and can do 10-gallon batches.

Amazon has both the Bayou Classic SQ14 and SP10 (both $50)...however I opted for the SP10 which is similar, but circular and gets up to 184,000BTU. It's pretty bad*ss...got my 7 gallons of wort up to a boil in no time! Not sure if it would hold a keggle due to the circular shape, but fits my bayou classic 9 gallon pot just fine.

AND it sounds like a jet engine and keeps the neighbors' kids from getting too close. :rockin:

But, to answer your question - 55,000 BTU is just fine for a 5 gallon boil. If you are currently using an electric stove top like I was...you'll be blown away by how much faster the outdoor burners work.

 

[FarmerJoe]

Thanks for the help guys. You got me pointed in the right direction. Soboness, thanks for letting me know the difference between those 2 models, it's another question I had in mind.