Burner stand too small for keggle - possible solution

[keesh]

Hi all,

Was going to brew today with my new keggle, but the weather is still crappy in SD so I have to hold off on it. Sad, I know.

Anyway, I thought I'd take this time to try and fix a problem I just realized I had last night when I put the keggle on my burner stand. It is SLIGHTLY too big, in other words the bottom of the keggle slightly straddles the stand, making it sort've wobbly.

I have a lid from my old aluminum brew pot which, when I put it on the stand and then put the keggle on top of the lid, makes it fit much better. Until I can get a bigger brew stand, do you think this is a good idea? I am afraid the gap between the concave bottom of the keggle and the lid would cause heat transfer issues.

 

[kevin476]

I take it you have the SP-10 bayou calssic? I put a grill grate on top of mine. Works perfect. I really like that burner.

 

[keesh]

I take it you have the SP-10 bayou calssic? I put a grill grate on top of mine. Works perfect. I really like that burner.

Exactly the burner I have. Wow that's a great idea! Now I'll have to get my BBQ back from my old roommate. Thanks for the tip!

 

[kevin476]

No problem, before you get to it did it come with an air damper? most these days do not for whatever reason. I just wrapped tin foil around the air inlet and poked small holes until I got my flame right.

 

[wyzazz]

To permanently modify one of mine I drilled holes and took 3, 3/8" bolts with a few nuts and washers and "extended" the surface for the keggle to sit on. Works great!

 

[keesh]

No problem, before you get to it did it come with an air damper? most these days do not for whatever reason. I just wrapped tin foil around the air inlet and poked small holes until I got my flame right.

Yeah it did, I've been using it for a while with an 8 gallon aluminum pot. Now that I am doing AG I needed a 10 gallon pot for my 5 gallon batches because of boil overs but when I realized I could get a keg for 20 bucks and turn it into a keggle for 50 bucks, it was a no-brainer.

As far as the air damper goes, mine came with one. I have it installed pretty well, however the flame still 'roars' pretty loudly when I run it, no matter what orientation I turn it to.

 

[keesh]

To permanently modify one of mine I drilled holes and took 3, 3/8" bolts with a few nuts and washers and "extended" the surface for the keggle to sit on. Works great!

That seems like a great permanent solution, I will keep that in mine further down the road if I don't end up winning the 2012 Giveaway's brewstand... haha yeah right. Thanks!

 

[tinman1]

I did the same as wyzazz. Been great for 2 yrs now...

 

[JohnnyO]

You had bad weather in San Diego? What is bad weather to you, a 15mph gust? Sheesh, Keesh.

 

[kevin476]

Nobody can talk to me about bad weather LOL Ya that burner is LOUD but it boils really fast and unlike what most people say on here I get pretty good efficiency with it, I think the last tank I got like 6 5gal brews with it.

 

[ChrisCorley]

I have an idea oh how this would work but I would love to see a photo because I'm in the same boat. I bought 2 sp-10's and 2 bbq grill grates from lowes but the grills have a band down the center that makes the keggle wobble no matter what side is on. I'd love to see the bolts before I go off and call a welder.

To permanently modify one of mine I drilled holes and took 3, 3/8" bolts with a few nuts and washers and "extended" the surface for the keggle to sit on. Works great!

 

[Naptown]

Yep, go buy the Weber grate that is for a 18". Buy the bottom one that holds the charcoal - I believe it's 16". Those seem to be the ticket. They are $10 at lowes.

 

[wyzazz]

I have an idea oh how this would work but I would love to see a photo because I'm in the same boat. I bought 2 sp-10's and 2 bbq grill grates from lowes but the grills have a band down the center that makes the keggle wobble no matter what side is on. I'd love to see the bolts before I go off and call a welder.

I'll try and get a pic when I get home tonight, it's really quite simple. Looks like the below.

 

[BeerCrazy]

Use 90degree edges turned up or a few pieces. Generally for cheap and dirty welding a muffler shop will slop it together cheap.

 

[ChrisCorley]

Thanks for the tip I might drive around town and scope some sketchy places out with a few photos.

Use 90degree edges turned up or a few pieces. Generally for cheap and dirty welding a muffler shop will slop it together cheap.