I need a new burner which is best/save my marriage

[Markd27]

I don't believe they're saying what you think they're saying - thus I don't believe they're close to "lying". They're saying they "developed and tuned" a burner rather then selecting one. I believe they're viewing the whole apparatus as "the burner" and they've taken a common commodity part and placed it in a well engineered stand that performs better then their competition.

I believe that's the development and tuning aspect, but I don't believe at all that they have enough business to order "custom tuned" cast burners that are virtually identical to a much cheaper and much more commonly available commodity.

EDIT: Or what crazyirishman34 said above ^^^^^^

Makes sense, I can roll with this

 

[worxman02]

How would this mount to the SQ14 frame, is it a direct bolt on? The smaller burner has a bottom mount bolt and the 10" one looks like it attaches on the sides. If it is a simple bolt on, then I may have to upgrade.

Thanks
Greg

No its not a direct bolt-on. You would have to make some supports to hold the burner on and you would also have to upgrade your regulator to the 30psi version. After looking at the cost of everything on amazon, it ends up costing the same as buying the KAB4 burner and stand. It depends on your need and storage space. If you have the space to store 2 full burners and stands than buy the pre-assembled KAB4/6. I don't have the room to store 2 burners and I don't really need them as I do BIAB so I can get away with 1 burner. It's much easier to store the old burner somewhere in a corner than it is to find a place for another large stand.

I think it would be worth building a heatshield around his current burner and see if that helps with his boil times.

 

[GTaylor]

Thanks for the reply, I was just curious if t was an easy change. I also do BIAB so no need for a second burner, but I did make a wind guard and it helped a lot with the heating.

 

[worxman02]

Thanks for the reply, I was just curious if t was an easy change. I also do BIAB so no need for a second burner, but I did make a wind guard and it helped a lot with the heating.

How long does it take you now with the wind guard to bring a full batch up to boil?

I don't think that it would be too hard to mount the larger burner in a SQ14 frame, it will just end up costing about $80.

 

[BBL_Brewer]

If an extra two and a half hours is going to make or break your marriage, you might as well just give up brewing. All the burners in the world aren't going to keep your wife from nagging. She obviously sees this as a complete waste of time making stupid beer and that is the root of the problem, not your burner.

 

[jackson09]

Amen

 

[StMarcos]

Sounds like some of you would be stoked if Blichmann started designing wives....

 

[Golddiggie]

Sounds like some of you would be stoked if Blichmann started designing wives....

You mean they don't??

 

[GTaylor]

How long does it take you now with the wind guard to bring a full batch up to boil?

I don't think that it would be too hard to mount the larger burner in a SQ14 frame, it will just end up costing about $80.

I haven't actually timed it, but from mash temps I would think about 15-20 minutes. Takes about 30 minutes or so to get to strike temps from 70 degree water.

 

[fifthcircle]

Found this thread searching for what burner I should upgrade to....

My birthday present is to order what I want for my birthday. I am also trying to get the most out of the almighty dollar...as usual...and I sorta hate my turkey fryer burners.

So, from what I gather:
Blichmann burner is really well built, and efficient. $150
Bayou Classic KAB4/6 is nice, but not as efficient. $90/$100 respectively.
All the other, smaller burners are not ideal. $30-50 for most turkey fryer burners.

The idea I have, is to buy burners that I can set on the floor for now. Then down the road, have my buddy build me a brew stand similar to the Ruby Street rig that I can then put the burners into. This is why I am leaning toward the cheaper KAB4. I will "engineer" my stand to direct the heat to the kettle. For now, I am brewing in the garage, and totally out of the wind, so the Blichmann may or may not do a whole lot for me.... (and no, I don't desire the Top Tier stand, and I know the Blichmann will bolt up to it).

Correct me if I am wrong?

-Kurt

 

[Barnesie]

Sure you could frankenstein an existing burner like the KAB4/6 into a custom brewing stand, but I'm not sure it really saves any effort or money. I feel like if you're going to wind up with a custom stand, then just start with a custom stand. The individual burners are about $45 each compared to the $80-100 each for the KAB's. You'd have to chop them up and you'd wind up with $135 worth of burners that you paid $300 for...along with some spare scrap metal and an extra two regulators.

The TopTier is really the only brewing system you can really "Grow into" since that's how it's designed.

(count down until someone tells you to go electric begins now)

 

[fifthcircle]

I see what you are saying. I am not planning on building a system this year. So the burners will be on the floor for a minimum of another year, and possibly longer.

Doesn't matter. I ordered the Blichmann with leg extensions.

If I were building a stand sooner, I would have bought the individual elements, and incorporated them in the design. As it is, I will just roll with the Blich, and see where it goes from there. Who knows, I may go with a top tier eventually.

Electric, yeah, that would be nice too. Never know.

 

[jflongo]

I just completed a 10-gallon all-grain batch. I have a turkey fryer burner purchased at costco a few years back. It looks like a banjo burner. It took 1.5 hours to get to a mediocre boil.

Just curious did you leave the lid on or off while boiling?

 

[jackson09]

I had the lid on. Just periodic peaks so I didn't reach boil over. After about an hour I think I would have preferred a boil over.

 

[Brulosopher]

I had the lid on. Just periodic peaks so I didn't reach boil over. After about an hour I think I would have preferred a boil over.

Say it with me: DMS

 

[fifthcircle]

My Blichmann burner came in the other day. WOW! I see why people say "just get the Blichmann." "It's worth it." "It will last you forever."

This thing is crazy heavy, well built and solid as a rock....well, a stainless steel rock.

Here are a couple pics to show you the size in relation to my old rusty turkey fryer burner, and the beauty that is a Blichmann burner.

 

[Gitmoe]

Looks like you got that thing dialed in. I just put 3 of those in my new single tier build. Well worth the cost. Good call on getting the legs.

 

[Barnesie]

My Blichmann burner came in the other day. WOW! I see why people say "just get the Blichmann." "It's worth it." "It will last you forever."

This thing is crazy heavy, well built and solid as a rock....well, a stainless steel rock.

Here are a couple pics to show you the size in relation to my old rusty turkey fryer burner, and the beauty that is a Blichmann burner.

Nothing quite like a proud new Papa. Congrats.

 

[Conan]

fifthcircle's pics remind me of the infomercials with one product in full color, the other in black and white. "Just look at the flame on this full-color Blichmann, whisper quiet and shiny steel. Your old, rusty black and white burner hurts to use, and is just plain ugly as well!" And yes, I do have burner envy. Kyle

 

[fifthcircle]

fifthcircle's pics remind me of the infomercials with one product in full color, the other in black and white. "Just look at the flame on this full-color Blichmann, whisper quiet and shiny steel. Your old, rusty black and white burner hurts to use, and is just plain ugly as well!" And yes, I do have burner envy. Kyle

HAHA!! Maybe Blichmann should give me some kick backs for good advertising?

I actually put my 10gal pot on it and thought, "this burner might be too big". It is very easy to turn it up enough that the flames start running up the sides of the pot. If you are using a pot smaller than 15gal, I think the cheaper turkey fryer with the same (looking?) burner will work fine. BUT, if you plan to go bigger in the future and don't want to buy another burner ever, get the Blich.

 

[golfer]

i would spend at least two full days doing nothing but brewing, if youre lucky she will pack up her stuff and leave.