RootsUltimate
Active Member
So I've been wanting to slowly transition to AG equipment. I started about a year ago with extract batches and went to PM shortly after. I'm still using the starter equipment with a 5 gal stove top pot but did build an immersion chiller already.
I thought now would be a good time to pick up a propane burner system (post Thanksgiving turkey fryers). So the question is, would I be better off spending more money now for a better system, or go with the basic stuff?
I only make 5gal batches and don't see going to 10 any time soon. I'm also still in grad school and therefore not rolling in money...
The system I found is only $50 and comes with a 7.5 gallon aluminum pot. I'm mostly concerned about the pot - is it large enough and will the aluminum be too thin? But the stand is also short and don't want that to be a pain. Larger standing systems with a side shelf or a double burner system are twice as much and do not come with a pot which could run another $80-100 depending on size and material.
I'm clearly leaning towards the turkey fryer system for the savings, but don't want to be disappointed that I can't do full boils for 5 gal batches in a 7.5 gal pot... If I'm going to need a larger thicker pot anyway I'd buy everything in pieces instead of the set.
Thanks for the suggestions.
I thought now would be a good time to pick up a propane burner system (post Thanksgiving turkey fryers). So the question is, would I be better off spending more money now for a better system, or go with the basic stuff?
I only make 5gal batches and don't see going to 10 any time soon. I'm also still in grad school and therefore not rolling in money...
The system I found is only $50 and comes with a 7.5 gallon aluminum pot. I'm mostly concerned about the pot - is it large enough and will the aluminum be too thin? But the stand is also short and don't want that to be a pain. Larger standing systems with a side shelf or a double burner system are twice as much and do not come with a pot which could run another $80-100 depending on size and material.
I'm clearly leaning towards the turkey fryer system for the savings, but don't want to be disappointed that I can't do full boils for 5 gal batches in a 7.5 gal pot... If I'm going to need a larger thicker pot anyway I'd buy everything in pieces instead of the set.
Thanks for the suggestions.