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I have an SP10 and do full boils no problem with an 8 gallon pot (doing 6.5 - 7 gallon boils). Not sure what the above poster thinks is forever, but I can get my boil started in around 15 minutes. The SP10 also has a built-in wind shield which is going to be a necessity if you live anywhere...

I crank it full gas until I get a boil and then I turn it down the flame as low as it will go to maintain the boil. For me that usually means the gas is almost all the way off. As far as intake, just turn it to the spot where you have the bluest flame. When you turn the gas down, you may...

This is the burner I got (Bayou Classic SP-10) at Ace Hardware for $49.99. http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1335083&kw=bayou&origkw=bayou&searchId=55924687243 Many people on this board recommend that burner. You can get it shipped to the store for free as well.

From Midwest's site: These are the kits you will receive at the beginning of each month: * January - Superior Strong Ale * February - Excelsior Altbier * March - Octane IPA * April - English Bitter * May - Honey Wheat * June - Liberty Cream ALe * July -...

What about pouring from standing height through a strainer (to catch the boil sediment as well)? I did this last time with my 5 gal boil and ended up with about 2 inches of foam. Do you think that would be an adequate amount of aeration?