Full boil: Is this a good propane burner / pot?

[Lemontato]

Hello,

I plan on doing 5 gal full boil batches from extract and eventually switch to all grain. I don't really plan on doing bigger batches than 5 gal.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/master-chef-aluminum-turkey-fryer-36-qt-0853230p.html

Will this do? 36 quarts aluminium pot + 41,000 BTU propane burner. Time taken to reach a boil doesn't really matter to me, as long as it works and it's not too expensive.

Also, what else do I need to purchase to make the transition to full boil batches? I've heard I need a wort chiller, but apparently I can build one instead of buying one?

Thanks!

 

[poptarts]

Pot
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CHKL68/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Burner
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009JXYQ4/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
This burner and pot combo will be much better quality for the same price. getting a 40qt pot will allow you to be able to do 5 gallon all grain batches as well if you decide to upgrade in the future.

Yea you can build a wort chiller, your probably just going to want a simple immersion chiller. If you want to go the DIY route these guys are super cheap.
http://coppertubingsales.com/immersion-chiller-build-kits?product_id=65

 

[giraffe]

It should be fine. The pot looks a little thin, I prefer a thicker aluminum pot, but its not a deal breaker. And later you may find you want a second pot (for heating sparge water, etc) so you can upgrade later.

A simple wort chiller can be made from 25 or 50' of copper tubing. Lift two ends of the coil, attach high temperature tubing to the ends, attach one end with a fitting to a garden hose, the other end long enough to water your garden with the waste water.

 

[Lemontato]

Pot
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CHKL68/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Burner
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009JXYQ4/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Yea you can build a wort chiller, your probably just going to want a simple immersion chiller. If you want to go the DIY route these guys are super cheap.
http://coppertubingsales.com/immersion-chiller-build-kits?product_id=65

Thanks!

 

[rosenbrewery]

+1 on the bulkier pot.

If at some point you want to add a ball valve (which I'll bet you'll want to because they're so dang handy!), I believe you'll be better off with the sturdier pot.

I have the Bayou Classic SP10, 55,000 BTU's – It'll bring 6.5 gallons of wort to a full boil in 17-20 minutes, depending on the mashout temperature. I highly recommend it!

 

[poptarts]

Yea ive only ever seen their stainless one of that exact model and its built like a tank, and this one appears to be identical construction quality. The last thing you want when your boiling 7 gallons of sticky water is a wobbly burner. also if you dont have a big spoon already I highly recommend this as it will work well as a mash paddle when you upgrade to all grain that and its a 48" paddle that makes you look like you know what your doing, or like a witch brewing up a big batch of poison, either way you know you want it. And the build quality is way way nice.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0034B9ZLC/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

 

[philjohnwilliams]

The only problem you may have with that setup is that the burner is a turkey fryer, which means it has a timer on the gas line that will shut off the gas every 20 minutes or so (although I have heard that this can be defeated). For about $10 more, you can get this pot and burner at Reno Depot. The pot is bigger and the burner is rated 30 000 btu hotter. I have been using this setup for a couple of years now and am quite happy with it
http://www.renodepot.com/en/cooker-propane-gas-outdoor-cooking-appliance-1718031
http://www.renodepot.com/en/barbecue-stock-pot-1718048