What is the biggest pot you can use on stove?
Is a 9 gallons ok or too big ?
Thanks Island for your post. Can you explain 'bridged' ?
...my stove burst into flames one night....
Funny you mention that. The weight of an 8 gallon pot with 7 gallons of wort resting on a glass top stove is scary. Don't even try to tip or slide that pot. Even on coils you're pushing some limits. Also the high heat output over time may tax the system more than it is designed for.
I'm thinking about drilling a hole and mount an electric element in the kettle. I have a propane set-up, but outside brewing here is impossible in the summer. The mosquitoes are just too ferocious.
My GE glass top stove can boil full 90 minute batches (~7.25 gallons) without a lid in an 11 gallon turkey fryer kettle on the single large burner. It will bring all runnings from ~155F to boiling within 30 minutes (no lid), and once hot break is over I have to reduce the heat on my stove from 10 to about 8.5 so the boil isn't overly vigorous.
I guess it's really equipment/stove dependent.
I am in agreement, but following posts suggest it really is model dependent. My Kenmore came with the house. It was new and that tells me the seller bought whatever looked halfway decent and didn't bother with anything higher end. 2.5 gallons in a 20gal pot took 45-60 minutes at least and after adding LME, I never saw a big boil. I switched to propane outside. In spite of living in NC and the bugs still being an issue, I just surround myself with citronella and use a fan to give me a little air movement. It's not horrible.I have a glass-top stove and it won't even boil 2 gallons. Don't waste your time - get a propane burner and save yourself the frustration.
My GE glass top stove can boil full 90 minute batches (~7.25 gallons) without a lid in an 11 gallon turkey fryer kettle on the single large burner. It will bring all runnings from ~155F to boiling within 30 minutes (no lid), and once hot break is over I have to reduce the heat on my stove from 10 to about 8.5 so the boil isn't overly vigorous.
I guess it's really equipment/stove dependent.
What the heck model GE stove do you have?
I totally want to know the model of your stove top.
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