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40 bucks...think it's any good, for 5 gallon batches?
40 bucks...think it's any good, for 5 gallon batches?
As far as I can tell, it's identical to this
http://m.sportsmansguide.com/Product.aspx?a=559859
It's an unbranded chinese burner you can find on alibaba. Not that it's a bad thing. Generic burner sold under many names, whereas camp chef, bayou, etc. seem to have specific styles (probably from the same factory in China).
Fire is hot the whole world 'round.
Link doesn't work for me. :0(
UPS just dropped off my Bayou Classic SQ14 this morning, for which I paid $45. I don't mind, I think the SQ14's burner, being more like a low-pressure mini-banjo than a high-pressure jet burner, will be worth the extra $5.
I talked with someone who tried one out. He said it'd be fine for partial-boil extract, but the boil was weak enough he didn't think it'd be able to boil 6.5G for all grain. Said he got a more vigorous boil using his kitchen's gas stove.
macewank said:Really? I just picked one up, should ship tonight.. The comments you heard though seem to be a contradiction to the way NB is advertising it. 54,000 BTU doesn't seem like anything to shrug at, power wise.
I talked with someone who tried one out. He said it'd be fine for partial-boil extract, but the boil was weak enough he didn't think it'd be able to boil 6.5G for all grain. Said he got a more vigorous boil using his kitchen's gas stove.
Anyone have any more reviews on this burner? Also, NB is doing a promotion where if you buy $150 bucks or more you get this for free.
http://www.homebrewfinds.com/2014/01/northern-brewer-spend-150-get-free-dark.html
I just bought a grain mill from them and this came with it. So now I have a burner...yay! Anyone want to comment on it?
I have been using my dark star for a while. It works great and has no problem boiling 5+ gallons. It blackens the pot a bit when I run it low but not overly bad. For the price I am happy. Simple and effective. If you are looking to order several things, they have had some sales where the burner is free with $150 order or something like that. Greet deal if you were buying some other equipment or ingredients.
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