Brew International vs Texas Brewing kettles?

[garrettbuckeye]

I think these are both relatively new. Anyone here have experience or an opinion on the two? From the looks... The brew international kettles look a heavier duty kettle to me. I'm not sure what up with their stock though. Is this a new company?

http://www.brewinternational.com/15...h-tri-clad-bottom-weldless-valve-thermometer/

http://www.txbrewing.com/15-gallon-stainless-steel-brew-kettle-with-welded-1-2-inch-npt-ports.html

 

[Jdaught]

I have the txbrewing.com 15 gal kettle and it's been a great kettle so far. It's not quite as heavy duty as its higher priced competition but it works very well, handles the heat well, hasn't scorched anything and cleans up easily. The welded ports are great too, no worries about leaks. Just my opinion. I'll be grabbing 2 more for my single tier build.

 

[garrettbuckeye]

Your kettles do not have a try clad bottom, correct? And are the handles just spot welded?

 

[Jdaught]

Correct, no tri-clad bottom and handles are spot welded. 6 spot welds for each side of the handle, 12 total per handle.

 

[wilserbrewer]

WOW! $136 for a 15 gallon tri-clad stainless kettle with valve and thermometer from brewinterenational is a very good price! How much is shipping?

ok here is w/ welded ports
http://www.brewinternational.com/15...ad-bottom-welded-ports-for-valve-thermometer/

$156 plus $18 shipping

 

[garrettbuckeye]

Yeah... Great price! I'm ready to pull the trigger... But it seems they have nothing available right now.

 

[garrettbuckeye]

They also have a plain 15 gallon version for just over $100. That's perfect if you want to DIY a little bit. I guess it doesn't matter what they list the price as though... Until they're available.

 

[uncleleon]

Will I have any problem boiling with my turkey fryer burner?

 

[WI_Wino]

Will I have any problem boiling with my turkey fryer burner?

I had a turkey fryer burner that had a big lip on it. That prevented me from using any kettle with a ball valve on it. Something to double check before brew day...