Ebay deal - Stainless Pots

[XXguy]

This guy seems to have quite a number of stainless pots in different sizes, but the one that caught my eye was an 11 Gallon Stainless pot with clad bottom for $59 + shipping. More than a few.

Seems he's also got 18 gallon pots at $99 + shipping. More than a few.

Disclaimer: Not mine & never bought from the guy. Just saw the deal. He's got other stuff up for sale, but the pots are @ 1/2 way down.

http://shop.ebay.com/canaan573/m.html

 

[37OliveStBrews]

Awesome find. I only wish I new the dimensions, seems short and wide. I would hope for a tall narrow pot ala Blichmann to control evaporation.

 

[XXguy]

I'd rather control the evaporation of my dollars

Dimensions on 11 gallon pot:

Interior diameter: 17 1/2"
Interior Depth to top edge: 11 3/4"
Exterior Diameter excluding handles/including rolled edge: 18 3/8"
Clad base diameter: 16 1/8"
Overall Height: 12 1/8"

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-11-Gallon-Stainless-Clad-Bottom-Stock-Brew-Pot-Lid-/120670441890?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c1884d1a2

 

[37OliveStBrews]

Thank you for providing those dimensions!

What does everyone else think about evaporation should I be concerned or is this too good of deal and evaporation is a negligible factor?

 

[jbrookeiv]

Thank you for providing those dimensions!

What does everyone else think about evaporation should I be concerned or is this too good of deal and evaporation is a negligible factor?

Evaporation is negligible. You can always add more water.

 

[wildwest450]

Evaporation is negligible. You can always add more water.

Or start with more. I routinely boiled off 2+ gallons with my old setup. My preboil for 6 gallons was 8.21 gallons.

 

[Anthony_Lopez]

I'm very interested in the quality of these pots... Has anyone ordered yet?

 

[forcabrew]

subscribed

 

[Hermit]

More boil off means you can sparge more. To a point of course. But think how another half gallon or more would be nice on those big beers. You would get more sugar from your grain.

 

[brentt03]

subscribed!

Highly considering one of these pots!

 

[dave73ok]

I just bought one. At $120 with shipping, I am sure I can find a job for it. I almost bought three.

 

[sco999]

I just bought 3. These are not going to last long. Now I am going to have to sell my 15 gallon brew kettle, HLT, and 60qt Ice cube Mash tun.

 

[dave73ok]

A tracking number within two hours. That's what I like to see!

 

[Mazey]

Just bought the last 18 gal. Thanks for the heads up XXguy.

 

[XXguy]

I'm happy I could help!

 

[evilhomer]

Only 1' tall?

 

[Mazey]

For those of you who bought these pots. What kind of condition were they in? Just received an 18 gallon and its beat to crap. Two big dents near the bottom of the pot. Handle was broken completely off of the lid. Sent an e-mail to the seller, now waiting their reply.

 

[XXguy]

That sucks! Was it damaged in transit? or did he ship it that way? I seem to recall his description said these were "like new", but out of the original packaging...

 

[Waunabeer]

I just bought the last 11 gal. pot (matter of fact it was the last pot he had listed period). Hopefully it's in good shape when it arrives. Can't beat the price. I'm only going to use it for a HLT so I don't care too much about evaporation. I'll leave the lid on it.

 

[Waunabeer]

Actually he does have some of the 11 gal. left, but I didn't see any other sizes posted.

 

[dave73ok]

For those of you who bought these pots. What kind of condition were they in? Just received an 18 gallon and its beat to crap. Two big dents near the bottom of the pot. Handle was broken completely off of the lid. Sent an e-mail to the seller, now waiting their reply.

Mine arrived in two days, was packed well, the box was intact, and the pot was pristine. Bummer that yours got mangled. Hopefully you get it cleared up.

 

[forcabrew]

How's the quality of these pots? How are the demensions compared the the keggles or other brew pots sold at lhbs stores?

 

[MikeRoBrew1]

Okay now someone needs to brew a batch asap and report back on how the kettle preforms on the burner and how sturdy it is to carry it around by the handles full of hot liquid, etc. THANKS!

 

[dave73ok]

I plan on drilling mine and putting a valve in before I use it. The thing is way too big.

However, I will say that I toted my three year old daughter around the house in the pot and it was fine.

 

[sco999]

I just received my 3 18 gallon pots.
One was beat up a little ( a couple of dents towards the bottom of the pot, and the lip of the lid a little bent) I will make this one my HLT.
The good news is I just measured there capacity with 130F tap water. Started overfilling @ just a hair under 20 gallons!!!!
I would feel very comfortable boiling 18 gallons in this pot!!!!

SCORE!!!!!

 

[dave73ok]

Really?? So a 15g boil would be feasible in this? Cool.

 

[sco999]

Really?? So a 15g boil would be feasible in this? Cool.

More than just feasible.
F'ing Cake Walk!!!
:rockin:

 

[Mazey]

How's the quality of these pots? How are the demensions compared the the keggles or other brew pots sold at lhbs stores?

The 18 gallon kettle is built heavier steel than my 44qt. Bayou Classics kettle. The handles are spot welded on. I just not quite happy with condition of it. Demensions from the ebay add are:
Interior diameter: 17 1/2"
Interior Depth to top edge: 17 3/4"
Exterior Diameter excluding handles/including rolled edge: 18 3/8"
Clad base diameter: 16 1/8"
Overall Height: 18 1/8"

 

[Anthony_Lopez]

Hrm... Should I pull the trigger on a 11 gallon? Anyone try putting one on an electric stove top?

 

[Mazey]

Update on my damaged kettle. Seller requested some pics and is filing a claim with Fed Ex. They been prompt in responding to e-mails and are trying to right the situation.