Cheap 10 gallon kettles

[Lodovico]

I'm sure this is posted somewhere else on here but I couldn't find it. Really good deal on 10 gallon Aluminum kettles. $43 and that's with shipping.

The reviews of the product on this kitchen site are all homebrewers who are saying the pot is awesome and pretty thick for the money. I just ordered one.

http://www.foodservicewarehouse.com...PT-40&utm_campaign=Cookware&utm_source=amazon

 

[LVBen]

Cool! I just bought one. It was $52.90 with the cover and shipping.

 

[springer]

I am really liking this one would match my other 30 gallon kettle
120qt

 

[LVBen]

The instructions say to condition it by heating vegetable oil in it...
Is this a good idea or bad idea if it will be used in brewing?

 

[wilserbrewer]

Vegetable oil....no, absolutely not! Just boil some water.

 

[Lodovico]

Just got this kettle and it is totally the best 10 gallon kettle you are going to get for $34.00:rockin:

 

[Recusit8m]

Im there...The site has alot of great stuff as well...Im thinking about the 30G pot myself...Thanks for the link

 

[Beer_Maker]

On sale for $34 right now.

 

[Lodovico]

You're welcome.

Just came across some pretty nice mixing paddles that could be used to mash with also. Really good prices.

http://www.foodservicewarehouse.com/kitchen/mixing-paddles/c1953.aspx

 

[TheBeerNerd]

My local walmart has 8 gal aluminum tamale steamers for $25 right now. Thinking of picking one up.

 

[wilserbrewer]

My local walmart has 8 gal aluminum tamale steamers for $25 right now. Thinking of picking one up.

That seems like a good deal for an inexpensive brew pot. 8 gal is a good size as well. Just big enough IMO, yet not too big.

Granted it is likely thin, but should work just fine for the price.

 

[DansBrew]

8.33lbs in a gallon of water x 30 gallons= 249.9lbs plus weight of the pot. Ha, get an engine lift for that sucker... Just think, you could make a 3 tier setup for the cost of 1 hooked up keggle... and twice the capacity. Call it your 1bbl system(a little roundup math never hurt anyone)

 

[Pierce]

Question: A 30 or 32 quart pot should be enough to get a 5 gallon batch in plus boil off water. Right?

 

[gmtech825]

Question: A 30 or 32 quart pot should be enough to get a 5 gallon batch in plus boil off water. Right?

oh yeah i use a 28 qt pot for 5.5 gallon batches

 

[Pierce]

cool. thanks.

 

[StarCityBrewMaster]

What about this bad boy for doing 10 gallon batches

http://www.foodservicewarehouse.com/update-international/apt-60/p4858.aspx

Is it hard to add a spigot to one of these to avoid the outrageous prices of kettles that come with them?

 

[DBake]

Are 10gal kettles the best size for 5gal extract kits?

 

[Captain_Bigelow]

Are 10gal kettles the best size for 5gal extract kits?

Are you doing full or partial boils? 10g are good for full boil 5g batches. You could get away with an 8g, but with 10g you have the extra space and piece of mind.

 

[DBake]

Are you doing full or partial boils? 10g are good for full boil 5g batches. You could get away with an 8g, but with 10g you have the extra space and piece of mind.

Don't know, what is better?

 

[Captain_Bigelow]

Full boil is best. But you will need some kind of chiller to cool it. If you do 2-3g partial boils then you can usually cool in your kitchen sink with an ice bath.

 

[DBake]

Thanks