Help!! BURNER

[SPECIALIZED41]

What burner you recomend for a 15 gallons Kettle.??
(USA)

 

[YeastMode]

If initial price of not the main concern, Blichmann Burner. If initial price of a concern, I will defer to someone who has heated a kettle that large, because mine is smaller. My previous burner was an SP10, and I think the Blichmann is worth the money.

 

[brandonnys]

The smallest I would recommend is a BG12. I just picked up a BG14, and I have an NG Jet burner as well, and will be doing a test to see which works best.

 

[jerbrew]

I've heard good things about the blichman. I'd follow yeastmode's advice if you're able to spring for it and think you'll be using a burner for a long time. If you want cheap but reliable. This is what I'm using until I go all electric. It's w little loud but 100,000 btus gets 7.5 gallons of wort to s boil rather quickly and from my experience pretty efficiently. And it's cheap and sturdy.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/BRIN...gclid=COGUjJm88cwCFRSFfgodU40Pzg&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[YeastMode]

And to expand on my opinion, I'm not a Blichmann fanboy by any means. I have their burner and their bottling gun, both bought used on this forum. Their burner is really well made, and more importantly, had adjustable arms with small tabs that will hold the bigger kettles in place. I think that is important for safety, especially if you use the leg extensions. Its all stainless and really sturdy.

Also, for whatever reason, it is super efficient on propane consumption compared to my SP10. I don't know if I get twice as many batches out of a tank, but if I don't its really close. I think that over the last year, I have made around 20 batches and probably saved about $50 in propane. Also, If you every want to get out of the hobby, you can always sell it on here for at least $100.

 

[hezagenius]

Another vote for the Blichmann burner. I went from one of the Bayou Classics to the Blichmann. The Blichmann is much quieter, more efficient and is stainless so you have less issues with rust or paint. Totally worth the money to me. I have a 15g Spike kettle and it works beautifully. I also sprung for the extension legs so I can drain right into the fermentor from the kettle.

 

[pshankstar]

I have the Blichmann burner too. I use it on my keggle (15.5 gallons). It works great and is very stable for the keggle (no leg extensions). I never have it opened up all the way b/c it seems as if the flame goes from blue to the yellowish/orange color which means its not as efficient or heating as well as it could. I to adjust the O2 damper, but it doesn't seem to help. But then again, it seems like every brew day it ends up being windy. Maybe one of these days it will be a calm day and I can open her up and get to a boil in record time.

Any how, this is a great burner and I highly recommend it!

 

[FoCobrewguy]

Agreed with those above, I had a cheap turkey fryer. Upgraded to the blichmann, definitely worth it. Way quieter, has already paid for itself in propane savings. Can heat up my 20G kettle in 25 min for mash and boil. Definitely worth it if you aren't making a stand and just need a free standing burner.

 

[kev211]

Recently upgraded from the Bayou SP10 jet burner to the Blichmann and now Ill never go back. This thing is dead quiet and crazy efficient. Spend the extra money up front and you'll be happy.

 

[oujens]

I went from a turkey fryer to a KAB4 which I got from Amazon for $90. It is awesome. I've shaved a lot of time off my days due to reaching strike and mash temps much quicker than before. For a 15.5G pot you might be needing the KAB6. My only complaint with this burner is the paint will burn off for the first few batches but will be fine after that. Not sure how it compares to the Blichmann. The burner looks the same but not sure about performance. I think you would be happy with either.

 

[Egmonster]

I have the KAB6. It is a beast. It heats my 20 gallon pot up very quickly. It can really chew through gas if you crank it though. No way you can run it at full for a boil. It would probably hold a full 45 gallon drum if you wanted. It is very very hot, very very strong, pretty cheap. But darn thirsty and not quiet. It's built like a tank and will last a lifetime.

 

[SPECIALIZED41]

Are the Bayou Classic KAB4 good enough.??
I find this $95 + Free shipping.

 

[Egmonster]

I don't have a KAB4 but I am sure it would be fine. The KAB6 I have is probably overkill.

 

[Anticlimaddox]

I've owned two of the Edelmetall Brü Burners and they were fantastic. Very economical on gas, heated fast and held up in wind. Price point is right up there with Blichmann though ($144). I started brewing with a Bayou SP-10, which was 'fine' but didn't perform as well as the banjo style burner. I only trusted the Edelmetall or Blichmann with the weight of a 15g keggle though.

Whatever you go with avoid the Darkstar burner that comes free with orders from vendors like Norther Brewer. They will not support the weight of 15g (well, at least I wont stand next to it for 90 min+)

Good luck.
// brian

 

[pointcity-homebrew]

I built a brew cart, modified King Kooker cart. The cart came with a BG10 as well as a jet burner. I replaced the jet burner with a BG14. I use the BG10 (top tier) for strike water and the BG14 (lower tier) for my boil. The BG14 is a beast and keeps my rolling boil going on a low setting.

If you want the "bling bling", go with the Blichmann. Otherwise you will be fine with the BC KAB4.

FYI I am generally boiling ~7-8 gallons, results may vary.

 

[oujens]

Are the Bayou Classic KAB4 good enough.??
I find this $95 + Free shipping.

I love mine. Especially when I was able to use it with natural gas. For my 5 gallon batches its awesome and shaved a lot of time off my brew day from not having to wait around for a boil. The KAB6 is the same burner but has a wider platform for bigger pots.

 

[Dcpcooks]

I use a Blichmann for 18-24 gallon boils with no problems. I can get a huge boil going quickly if I need to get a little more evaporation to hit my OG or I can save gas and run it at a nice low roll.