40 qrt stockpot for 22.40 - >35.00 w shipping

[vtbeerman]

The entire pot isn't 1/8" thick. If you look at the picture you can see the top inch or so is thicker than the rest of the pot. I got the 60qt pot myself and noticed that. It's still a great value and I boiled up 14+ gallons of water in it yesterday without a problem. It is very solid. I'll probably just siphon instead of adding a ball valve.

 

[wilserbrewer]

vtbeerman,

Yea, I noticed the same thing. Pretty clever design to make the pot more rigid IMO. I think the bottom of the pot is thicker than the sides but haven't confirmed it. For what it is worth, my pot weighs 12 - 13 pounds...which i calculated to be 1/8" "average" thickness...so I assume the bottom is thicker???

I think the weight of most 4 mm pots is similiar. Oddly, the pot from Royal Palm was initially listed as 4mm, but was changed to 1/8". Not sure what this all means. I guess if one were to drop it fom a height, it could dent, and you could hammer it out and have a kettle that is ugly?

I'm also curious about adding a valve, would the sidewall be sound enough, or would it need to be reinforced w/ stainless washers??

 

[tipicreeper]

Hey would someone measue their 40qt pot? ...please?
thanks

 

[Notnice]

ordered mine last night (60qt). cant wait to start doing full boils
now just have to build a wort chiller.

 

[ChefyTim]

I just ordered 3 of the 60qt ones and they are without a doubt perfect for brewing. While they may not be the highest gauge alluminum they are very sturdy and would work for most any brewer. They are much thicker than any turkey fryer you will find.

I have beening doing AG's for about 1.5 years and have been looking for the perfect (cheap) kettle to create a single tier brew rig. I can't seem to find any sanke's around here that I can get without a full deposit ($75).

Now I just need to find some automation controls for turning the gas on an off as needed. Also, I need some kind of what to control these and record the brew day.

Cheers,
Tim

 

[Aleforge]

Looks good to me! I am waiting on the 60 quart myself. Thanks for the tip, I don't think this deal can be beat!

I'm not seeing the 60qt listed! I was gonna order one tomorrow!

 

[ChefyTim]

I'm not seeing the 60qt listed! I was gonna order one tomorrow!

Bummer, maybe I got the last three they had in stock.

 

[McKBrew]

That is every bit as thick as the aluminum pot I bought for my first kettle. I'd even venture to say that it's the same exact one, minus the Sportsman's Warehouse logo on top. I had no problem at all adding a standard weld-less fitting to this pot, and it's far more durable than you might thing. Great buy, I spent almost $70 for the exact same thing.

 

[DD2000GT]

I got my 40 quart today and already put my passive oxide layer on it. I am very happy with the purchase - even having to bend the lid to make it sit flush

 

[SeeGeeBee]

Bummer, maybe I got the last three they had in stock.

Good Luck. When did you order?

 

[enicholson]

Kewl. 40qt en route!

 

[ChefyTim]

Good Luck. When did you order?

Looks like I was the lucky one. I ordered mine on 3/16/09. For some reason 2 arrived yesterday and one more is scheduled for today. Sorry if I put you guys out for this kettle. I've been waiting a long time and searching for a good kettle w/o the high cost I've seen with other kettles and sanke's.

Cheers,
Tim

 

[Aleforge]

NICE JOB CHEFY!

:cross:

I got a 40qt on the way, that is big enough for me!

 

[madcapstudios]

I just ordered a 40 qt. Hope they don't run out of those. And dang I wish I'd seen this thread a week earlier or else I'd be high fiving the UPS guy over a 60 qt right now.

 

[CHansen6]

I have a 40qt on the way too. I was looking forward to trying a few 10g batches, but I certainly can't complain too much. The 28qt pot that came with my turkey fryer cuts it a bit close, and I think has been cutting into my efficiency a bit. I just need to upgrade my MLT, and anything will be in reach.

 

[obezyana1]

FedEx says my 40qt arrived today. Now I just can't wait until this TDY is over so I can get back home and start brewing again.

 

[DD2000GT]

Used my 40 quart yesterday on my first AG batch - worked like a champ!

Don't forget to put that passive oxide layer on the inside before using it the first time. Just boil some plain water in it for about 30 minutes or so.

Dan

 

[Aleforge]

Was the oxide layer every proven to be needed? I remember an old thread dedicated to such a debate and some mentioned it really wasn't necessary. I have a bad memory though and yes I did boil water first and dump it out on my "turkey" fryer pot and planned on it again to be safe. Just seeing if anyone recalled such a debate?

Mine is due in friday!

 

[DD2000GT]

Was the oxide layer every proven to be needed? I remember an old thread dedicated to such a debate and some mentioned it really wasn't necessary. I have a bad memory though and yes I did boil water first and dump it out on my "turkey" fryer pot and planned on it again to be safe. Just seeing if anyone recalled such a debate?

Mine is due in friday!

I remembered and researched the bajeebers out of this a few days back. Listen to this brewpod with a metallurgist guy from 3M - it made my mind up...

The Brewing Network.com - :

 

[Aleforge]

I'm going to listen to it, thanks for posting it.

 

[cyberbackpacker]

I remembered and researched the bajeebers out of this a few days back. Listen to this brewpod with a metallurgist guy from 3M - it made my mind up...

The Brewing Network.com - :

Umm, so what was the synopsis/advice of this episode for those of us without the time (or inclination) to listen to the whole thing?

 

[springer]

My 60qt just arrived its a damn good pot for the price.

 

[DD2000GT]

Umm, so what was the synopsis/advice of this episode for those of us without the time (or inclination) to listen to the whole thing?

Umm, if you use a shiny new aluminum pot before putting this passive oxide layer on it first, you will get a metalic flavor in your brew.

 

[impetus19]

I am very impressed with the 40qt pot i received however, i did just notice that it leaks from the handle bolts..
Just something to look out for. I dont think i will be filling it that high, but i am trying to figure out a way to fix it..

 

[wilserbrewer]

I dont think i will be filling it that high, but i am trying to figure out a way to fix it..

I would guess w/ time that hops and sticky wort would seal up the rivets...if you want to do it now...a tiny smear of silicone would probably stop the leak.

 

[bpugh1975]

I noticed the same thing as I was boiling water in it for the passive oxide layer. Doubt I'll fill it that high but a good fyi.

 

[Aleforge]

Just got mine in today, not a dent or ding on it. Very excited to have gotten in on the deal!

 

[springer]

Well the 40qt is off the site now guess we bought them all too.

 

[freddyb]

My 60qt w/lid arrived yesterday. It is very nice. The edge of the lid is a little bent up but it still fits the pot fine so I'm not worried about it. It is quite a bit thicker and sturdier than the more expensive 50qt I bought from Instawares.

 

[wwwdotcomdotnet]

does anyone have a direct link to these stockpots? they seem to only have up to 24 quart pots from what i can find.