Is $80 for a 20 gal aluminum pot a good deal?

[Octavius]

Brewing enough for 3 x 5-gall batches would be a good thing.

I've found someone who wants $80 for a 20 gall aluminum pot with lid.

Just wondering if this is a good deal or not.

 

[chode720]

I bought an 8 gal aluminum pot for $40 and love it. It has plenty of room for a 5-gallon batch.

IMO, if you are looking to do large batches, that pot is a great deal. There are obvious advantages of using stainless steel, but I have had no issues with my aluminum pot

 

[chefchris]

Sounds good to me. I paid around $60 or $70 for my 15 gallon without a lid.

 

[wilserbrewer]

Yes i would say it would be a fair deal for a basic 80 qt. pot. and a steal for a quality heavy duty kettle. Without more info...only a guess.

 

[Yankeehillbrewer]

How thick is it? if it's 4 or 6mm that's a pretty good deal, any thinner and I'd say it's a little steep. IMO

 

[Lefty]

I found an 8 gal. aluminum pot at Walmart for around 22. Price varies ALOT depending on the thickness of the pot.

 

[stevea1210]

Sounds good to me. I paid around $60 or $70 for my 15 gallon without a lid.

that's about what i paid also.

 

[camiller]

A new 80 quart aluminum kettle from Sam's Club (online only) is $64.73 + shipping.

60 quart that I have is $45.88, 200 quart is $227.34

 

[kickflip_mj]

so why dont you just get a keggle? i know its only 15 gal but it will last forever, its cheaper and they look sweet. just thought id mention that.

 

[Synovia]

so why dont you just get a keggle? i know its only 15 gal but it will last forever, its cheaper and they look sweet. just thought id mention that.

One downside to a keggle is that they take significantly more energy to heat. Both because they're stainless, and because the bottom of the keggle is much higher than the bottom of a pot.

 

[Baja_Brewer]

If it is a heavy duty pot, go for it. If its light and flimsy... you get what you pay for....

 

[Nova5]

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