Recent content by MisterBrewer

Before you rely on a warranty, just try to return something to Blichmann. Damn near impossible. Besides your surface will be gone for months. Why not think about this alternative? Buy a heavy duty Stainless kettle with 1.5 TC ports? You can buy one for half the price of the surface. Then buy TWO...

Not really, have you ever tried to return anything at Blichmann? It is a nightmare. There is no human to talk to. You have to put your message on their answering machine but they never call you back. You can buy a Spike Solo Kettle for half the price and a couple of 1.5 TC heating elements on...

If you buy a Spike, SSBrewtech or Brewbuilt stainless Kettle with 1.5 TC port you will have it FOREVER. The stainless elements and stainless baskets are cheap on Amazon. Then the controller you have good choices and low cost for 110V. Inkbird has an awesome 240V controller with an integrated...

I have heard so many reports that integrated electric elements go bad over time. Why spend $800 on a Boilermaker kettle with integrated burner. I would suggest buying a Kettle with a 1.5" TC port. You can buy stainless steel elements on Amazon for $40 bucks. If they ever break, you just buy a...

The Blichmann Brew commander probe will only fit the Blichmann fitting. It is too fat for Thermowell's. I do not like the choice of the Brew commander fittings. They don't have a good 1/2 inch NPT option. The little weldless fitting they include with the unit has a tiny O ring which spits over...