Looking for and outdoor brewing setup

[riverfrontbrewer]

emails sent out...

 

[ITHZ]

Thanks!

 

[riverfrontbrewer]

A few more emails sent!

 

[daenja]

I've been keeping my eye on this turkey fryer..

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Brinkmann...0000003260370&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=13812608

It comes with a 10.5 gallon AL pot! A few months ago it was about $85 on amazon, now it's twice as expensive. I've been waiting till after T-giving for the price to drop (hopefully lower than $85). I'm thinking that this one would be a good investment as I wouldn't need to get anything else, until I melt the bottom out!

I don't see a regulator on it in the pic, but that doesn't mean too much... Anyone have experience with this model or know someone who does?

 

[riverfrontbrewer]

d- what size batches are you doing? This setup would not be ideal for 10 gallon full boil batches, and if your doing 5 gallon batches the Bass Pro setup for half the price would work well. On the other hand, this burner may work well with a keggle?

 

[daenja]

I'm doing 5 gallon batches. I was thinking 10.5 gallons would be great for when I transition from extract to AG... If it's overkill then perhaps I should just get the Bass Pro...

edited to say- I've read the threads on AL versus SS. I'm okay with AL. (This isn't meant to start that debate)

 

[riverfrontbrewer]

If you buy the Bass Pro model then move up to larger batches later on you can still use the BP set up for your HLT.

 

[daenja]

Ah great! I'd much rather spend $40 than $85-100! And I just so happen to have a Home Depot around the corner... Hello, instant gratification!

 

[therealrsr]

Here's the modified in action. Notice the hole where the timer used to be.

Tried 4 times from a public server and no luck, sorry. I give up, but it works and super easy!

 

[BendBrewer]

Folks in Oregon, check out your local BiMart. They have a similar setup to the OPs and also sell the 58k btu burner without the pot, (and without the stupid safety device) for $29.99. Hadn't seen them before but with turkey frying season here, they seem to have just got them in.

 

[payton34]

i have one just like that. i just duct tape the damned thing closed . it works like a charm

 

[therealrsr]

thought of duct tape as I had seen that elsewhere, this is permenant, simple, and full(fool)proof so at least ask for the PM and make your own decision. Seriously a wire nut or soldering iron and you are done. I have both but the nut is just easier.

 

[5L1mm]

is there anything wrong with buying a turkey deepfryer for your outdoor boiler? at 59$ they seem a bit cheaper then "brew burners" at 90$

 

[therealrsr]

5L, nope, the one I listed is a Turkey Fryer/Steamer/Boiler. A $40 aluminum option is currently on sale at Bass Pro. (normally $79)

 

[Toasted678]

Yea I pulled the trigger on the $40 Bass Pro Shops special. I'm still currently purchasing all my equipment for my first brew and this seemed like a steal to me because pots alone that size are pretty expensive. I'll let you all know how it works when it gets in!

 

[5L1mm]

Yea I pulled the trigger on the $40 Bass Pro Shops special. I'm still currently purchasing all my equipment for my first brew and this seemed like a steal to me because pots alone that size are pretty expensive. I'll let you all know how it works when it gets in!

i had a 5 gallon that i bought at walmart.
it was $50 but its stainless steel with a solid bottom for good heat transfer, and a glass lid. its great for barbecue, and chili, which was my original reason for purchasing it.
i think id like to make a keggle though so i can add drainage pipes and filters and whutnot.
it will also give me an excuse to buy a keg of beer.

 

[ButcherBrew]

Tried to send a PM to Riverfront but his PM storage is full.

Can anyone share the bypass instructions with me. I have the 30QT Brinkman from Home Depot....purchased for 39.97.

Thanks!

 

[strikertown]

Tried to send a PM to Riverfront but his PM storage is full.

Can anyone share the bypass instructions with me. I have the 30QT Brinkman from Home Depot....purchased for 39.97.

Thanks!

Also have this model and the mail issues with riverfront. If you get the instructions please pass them my way.

Cheers