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How to do 10 gallon full boils, heater required?

Discussion in 'General Homebrew Discussion' started by Mike-H, Dec 1, 2006.

 

  1. #1
    Mike-H

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Dec 1, 2006
    Ok, i've done about 10 5 gallon brews and i've found the beers I like to brew and I think i've become fairly good at it. I want to venture into 10 gallon full boils and then eventually go all grain.

    How many BTU of a heater is required to heat a keg up with 11 gallons + extract to boiling and how long will it take?
     
  2. #2
    Mike-H

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Dec 1, 2006
  3. #3
    Ryan_PA

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Dec 1, 2006
    I am not sure if the one you are linking to can do a 10 gal boil. I have the one linked below, and from memory it puts out at or above 150K btu, and is cheaper than the one you listed. I got mine at HD.
    http://www.homedepot.com/ then search for Model SQ14

    For what its worth, I would focus on going AG before worrying about bigger batches. The cost of doing 10 extract batches would be the main reason to do the switch first.
     
  4. #4
    Orfy

    For the love of beer!  

    Posted Dec 1, 2006
    I'm doing 5g on 8500 btu

    We can't get Turkey fryers over here.:mad:
     
  5. #5
    Mike-H

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Dec 1, 2006
    Well, I am "aquiring" the kegs over the winter.... So I figured, the kegs need to be cut, drilled, parts added and i'll still need some burners anyway so why not do 10 gallon full boils while i'm waiting for my AG system to finish completion right? Unless i'm missing something, once I get my first keg built, and have a burner I have nearly 50% of the parts i'll need for AG and 100% of the parts for 10 gallon full boil.... That is my thinking anyway...
     
  6. #6
    Orfy

    For the love of beer!  

    Posted Dec 1, 2006
    Have you figured out what size mash tun you'll need for a 10g brew?
     
  7. #7
    johnsma22

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Dec 1, 2006
    Which ever one you decide on, just make sure that is has a big enough diameter for a keg to sit securely on it. Also, make sure it is of a sturdy enough design to take the weight.

    John
     
  8. #8
    Monster Mash

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Dec 1, 2006
    I would definately get one bigger then 65,000 BTU. A 150,000 BTU burner will cut down your brew time. I have two 150,000 burners under my boil pot for 300,000 BTU's but then Im boiling 25 gallons.....

    [​IMG]
     
  9. #9
    sudsmonkey

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Dec 2, 2006
    You, Sir, are the F.in' Man.
     
  10. #10
    TRNDRVR

    Active Member

    Posted Dec 2, 2006
    Would you like me to send you one?
    [​IMG]
    $98.00 at Costco

    Shoot me a PM if you'd like to work something out.

    (this only an offer to help. not trying to make a buck)
     
  11. #11
    Sir Humpsalot

    Well-Known Member  

    Posted Dec 2, 2006
    Oh! That's stainless steel!!!! Thought it was aluminum. That really IS a bargain!!!
     
  12. #12
    Orfy

    For the love of beer!  

    Posted Dec 2, 2006
    Cheers.

    It would be cool, if you could get me a shipping cost.
    The problem I've had is shipping is more than the fryer.

    I really only need the burner and gas fitting. I have kegs and kettles.

    Thanks
     
  13. #13
    the_bird

    10th-Level Beer Nerd  

    Posted Dec 2, 2006
    Mike, for $20 more, buy this bad-boy...


    [​IMG]

    210,000 BTUs, and a keg fits perfectly right on top. Haven't taken it out for a spin yet (just got my propane tank last night), but I'll let you know exactly how much of a bad mother****er it is after tommorrow's session... :D
     
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    Bernie Brewer

    Grouchy Old Fart

    Posted Dec 2, 2006
    Link, please!!!
     
  15. #15
    the_bird

    10th-Level Beer Nerd  

    Posted Dec 2, 2006
    I bought it from Home Depot online; free shipping.

    The link doesn't want to work, but go to the site and search on "Bayou Classic Banjo".
     
  16. #16
    Hopfan

    Nice Beaver....

    Posted Dec 2, 2006
    I grabbed the link and added it here. When I tested it, it took me to duPont flooring. Home Cheapo is strange...
     
  17. #17
    the_bird

    10th-Level Beer Nerd  

    Posted Dec 2, 2006
    It's available on Amazon for the same price, as well, but no free shipping I don't believe.
     
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