40 qt on gas stove?

[agbrewer03]

OK, so I am thinking of going with the Williams kit that includes the 40 qt pot with spigot.
http://www.williamsbrewing.com/COMPLETE-HOME-BREWERY-WITH-40-QUART-BREWKETTLE-C257.aspx

My only concern is will the 40 qt work OK on a gas kitchen stove?

For now, i will only be doing partial boils (3 gal) and maybe later (5 gal full boils). I have no way to do this outside (live in an apartment).

I could go with the 32 quart kit if y'all think it would be better. My only worry is will I need to upgrade to a 40 qt when I go to full boils or all grain?? I just hate to pass up on the 40 for only $10 more.


I will be able to do outside once I move in a little over a year, so I am hoping this will be OK for now. I would like to only have to buy one pot, and not have to upgrade later when I can brew outside.

 

[frazier]

Of course, it's not the size of the pot, it's how much is in it.

On my gas stove, I have to bridge over two of the burners in order to bring 4 gallons to a boil. When I brew, I actually split the boil into three pots. You may have to get creative as well.

Any way you can borrow a large pot, and test the capabilities of your stove?

 

[agbrewer03]

unfortunately, no. I am in Mexico City, not much home brewing going on here.

 

[RedOktoberfest]

I worked with a 42qt pot on my stove. It wasn't centered over the burner and the front burner helped balance the load. Bottom line is that it was safe but ugly. If your burners allow you to do the same, I would suggest going for it.