brew kettle

[EarlyAmateurZymurgist]

I see that the brewrite kettles on the polar wear site are induction compatible are they the same pots

No, they are different pots. I am sure if they are made in the United States or if they are an import. There have been several changes in the lineup since Vollrath acquired Polar Ware. Most of the American-made Vollrath and Polar Ware stockpots have welded handles.

 

[EarlyAmateurZymurgist]

I see that the brewrite kettles on the polar wear site are induction compatible are they the same pots

The induction ready version of the 360 (the stockpot that is the basis for the the 361BP Brewing Kettle) is the 363. It has a tri-ply bottom that contains a carbon steel layer sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel.

http://www.polarware.com/food-service/cookware-bakeware/tri-ply-stock-pots.php

KaTom Restuarant Supply sells the 363 for $166.51 (http://www.katom.com/002-363.html). You need to keep in mind the the 363 is a standard stock pot that lacks a ball valve nipple and thermometer port.

What are you planning to use to heat your kettle? All of the induction stoves that I have seen that are capable of heating ten gallon stockpots require a single-phase 240VAC voltage source or 3-phase 208 VAC source.

 

[bmathews]

I was looking at the burton 6530 its a 3000 watt unit that needs 240. From what I can tell this should have no problem with 5 gallon batches. Prob will take some time for a 10 gallon batch but with the induction burner I can insulate the pot which I have heard makes a pretty big difference.

 

[ndinh]

Rehashing an old thread....
Do you know if Polar Ware has any other homebrew kettle models besides the ones in the catalog? I just ordered a 10 gallon Polar Ware kettle with valve and sight gauge from Midwest supplies for a good price and they don't list the polar ware model on their website. I was wondering if it's the 362BPSG 42 Qt. Strange, because Midwest took the kettle off their website after I placed my order. Also, is 42 qts large enough for 5 gallon batches (6-7 gallon pre-boil)? How about using another 42 qt for my MLT?

Thx.

 

[bmathews]

I think they do but I'm not really sure I think more beer kettles are polarware kettles. I have one of them and it's great. 42 qts will be plenty big enough I do full boils in my 32 qt kettle no problem

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[BehindTheMind]

What about these?

http://www.homebrewing.org/1-Weld-15-gallon-SS-Brew-Pot-_p_2744.html

Seems like a great deal! Am I missing something?

 

[bmathews]

No I don't think your missing anything. They look like a decent cheap pot. Like it says don't expect it to be as good as a polar ware. Also it's probably not a triclad bottom which I like because I use an induction cook top. I also hear it's good for gas because it helps distribute the heat evenly and helps to prevent scorching.

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