turkey fryer question

[JuiceyJay]

I found this turkey fryer at Walmart near me for 40 $
http://www.walmart.com/ip/30-Quart-Propane-Turkey-Fryer-Set/13059419

I know it's just a cheap pot, and will need to upgrade, but I figure it's a good way to start doing 5 gal batches.

My question is, do I need to do anything special to be able to brew in the kettle since its aluminum? I know people usually brew in SS

 

[DonMagee]

Aluminum is fine for brewing. One thing you should do is boil water in it first to oxidize the aluminum. Other then that you are fine.

 

[daveyeah]

The price on your link for me is $48--do you have an online coupon or something that reduces the price to $40? I'm looking to pick this up myself in about 10 minutes, hopefully I can save a few bucks that can go into grain instead.

 

[swooshjtb]

You might want to remove the timer. I had one like that from Sam's that I ended up taking back for other reasons, but the timer is annoying because you have to keep remembering to crank it back up to the full 15-20 minutes (or whatever yours will do). There's a good video on youtube about removing them. Anyway, I just bought a $40 aluminum stock pot on Amazon from some restaurant supply place, and then I bought a Bayou Classic fryer stand (no pesky timers).

 

[flex_318]

Judging by the picture it looks like a master chef brand turkey fryer. If that is the case then I have the same one and thats a great price for it. I picked mine up for $69 but these things seem to be more expensive in Canada.

 

[TheZymurgist]

I have that exact same set up. The timer is slightly annoying, but not really a big deal. I just set a separate timer on my phone for every 15 minutes to tell me when to crank it. For the money, it's definitely worth it! I just upgraded to a keggle, and this burner works perfectly with it, but that pot does just fine. You just have to be careful about boil overs if you're doing a full boil. There's not a whole lot of extra room.

 

[breweringbeaz]

You can also pick up the fryer and pot on amazon for under 60.

 

[JuiceyJay]

The price on your link for me is $48--do you have an online coupon or something that reduces the price to $40? I'm looking to pick this up myself in about 10 minutes, hopefully I can save a few bucks that can go into grain instead.

I thought I saw it in store for 40, but I suppose I saw wrong.

 

[lurker18]

As for the timer, I have one on mine, and I will put a cinder block or a set of vice grips on the timer knob to keep it from turning. Never had a problem this way after at least a dozen brews.

 

[ReverseApacheMaster]

Other than the timer it looks fine. You probably won't even need to worry about upgrading the pot unless you need to brew in a larger quantity.

 

[TheZymurgist]

As for the timer, I have one on mine, and I will put a cinder block or a set of vice grips on the timer knob to keep it from turning. Never had a problem this way after at least a dozen brews.

Didn't think of that!! That's a great idea.

 

[JuiceyJay]

Went and picked it up for 48$! The pot is a little on the flimsy side, but as long as I don't beat it up it will be fine. Can't wait to brew my first 5g ipa.

 

[lgilmore]

I use a turkey fryer and it is excellent for just getting started. One thing use plastic spatulas for stiring. Avoid metal as not to scratch the insides of the pot.

 

[JuiceyJay]

Not too shabby!!! Best part about it is if the frame bends, cracks or the welds break, I can just weld it back together.
Not a fan of the timer, but its not a big deal to me.

 

[lgilmore]

The advantage to the thin walls and bottom of these pots is they will heat faster and lower their heat faster than a SS heavy pot. I cook with SS and it takes my soups about 4 hours plus to cool down. The stuff is still piping hot 2 hours after I turn off the heat.

With my turkey pot, it takes around 10 minutes or less, with the wort emersion chiller to get to 75 degrees.

Remember to boil off a batch of water by it's self first. This will also give you a good idea on how long it takes to reach boil. cheers.

 

[GASoline71]

I brew with an aluminum pot with no off flavors or colors. EZPZ.

I started brewing on the kitchen stove... then a turkey fryer... now I use a Camp Chef 2 burner setup.. Works slick. I found mine on sale at Big 5 sporting goods, and I also had a 20% off coupon. So I got a good deal on it.

http://www.big5sportinggoods.com/pr...amp-chef-explorer-2-burner-propane-stove.html

Gary

 

[Brew4sure]

If you are in Texas or can order online then Acadamy has a sale on turkey fryers for 29.99. Just picked one up while traveling in Texas. Already have a brew pot so I suppose I will have to make use of the pot that came with it and fry a turkey.