Buying a Stainless Pot

[monkey50187]

http://71.18.225.134/index.php?route=product/product&filter_name=pot&product_id=534

Above is the brew pot I am considering buying from my local brew shop. Primarily due to it has the ball lock in place already. It is $149. 42 Qt.

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100531485/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=bayou&storeId=10051

I can buy a Home Depot pot bayou pot for $119 which is 44 qt. No ball lock due to it is a turkey fryer or gumbo pot.

Any thoughts on what to do.

 

[SilverZero]

If you're fine with spending the money, go for the pre-made one with the ball valve. If you're handy with a drill and confident in your skills, get the cheaper one and install your own valve . . . if you really need a valve on there at all.

 

[wolfman_48442]

The basket in the bayou classic is mighty handy if you were going to do BIAB.

I believe the Polar Ware pot from your first link is heavier duty.

Either one will make good beer.

Like SilverZero says, if you already have the tools and you know how to use them, adding your own valve is simple.

 

[Atog]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VXD94A/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
15 gallon for the price of the 11 gallon (no basket tho)

 

[wilserbrewer]

So many pots...so little time. Your first link is more wide and shallow, the B/C is taller. I'll toss another hat in the ring...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-50-QT-Q.../200746685042?pt=Cookware&hash=item2ebd6f5272

 

[mb007]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VXD94A/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
15 gallon for the price of the 11 gallon (no basket tho)

+1 on Amazon. I picked up the 44 qt yesterday for ~$72. I bought a weldless valve kit for $25 and a boil screen for $12 to convert a cooler to a mash tun. That said, if you were willing to do a little DIY, you could have a 44 qt cooler with valve for under $110.

 

[BirdmanBrewingCo]

http://71.18.225.134/index.php?route=product/product&filter_name=pot&product_id=534

Above is the brew pot I am considering buying from my local brew shop. Primarily due to it has the ball lock in place already. It is $149. 42 Qt.

Any thoughts on what to do.

FYI - We have the same pot for $129.99. You can check it out here:

http://www.birdmanbrewing.com/42-qt-economy-graduated-brew-pot-w-stainless-ball-valve/

Thanks for considering us!