New Kettle Time

[Cubslover]

If you want to go Aluminum vs SS to save a little $$, Staples has an interesting 10G for $33 +$13 for the lid:

http://www.staples.com/Supera-AP-40-40-qt-Aluminum-Stock-Pot/product_1115499

or 6mm for $44:
http://www.staples.com/Supera-AP-40H-40-qt-Heavy-Aluminum-Stock-Pot/product_1115497

I just ordered one of these today!

 

[jtratcliff]

I just ordered one of these today!

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[EthanH]

Another vote for 15g. I do 5 gal full boil BIAB and often find myself starting w/ 8/8.5 gal worth of strike water.

This is the pot I have. Cheap and utilitarian, though if I had to do it again, I might get something a little nicer and would probably go 20 gal.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007V493PG/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

 

[pricelessbrewing]

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I was the one that told Homebrew finds about those pots. Mine arrived about 3-4 days ago. Good condition, quick arrival. Very shiny appearance.

Boiled for about an hour to develop a nice passive layer, and found out my stovetop cant boil that much surface area by itself

No problem, HEAT STICKS TO THE RESCUE! Put a heat stick in (1350W from amazon) and turned the burner down to 6 since it would've been a super strong boil.

Afterwards I let it cool overnight, and dumped the water into the sink. Nice dark layer on the interior walls now. There is a distinct dark ring on the bottom of the kettle from the location of the burner. Might need to look into that in the future, but I'm not too worried about it for now.

 

[Cubslover]

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I didn't buy the heavy duty, but this this is definitely up to the task. Shiny, thick (4mm) walls, and thick handles that seem VERY secure.

Definitely the bees knees for $33.

I will use my turkey fryer (6gal, previous boil kettle) as my HLT for the next year or so or until my build is complete, then pick up a 30-32qt Supera for my HLT. I have no doubt I'll get YEARS out of this pot!


Edit, they are $29 right now!

 

[TexasWine]

I got the $29 deal. Added a lid and then threw in some 30 gallon trash bags so I could get free shipping. Should be showing up in the doorstep any day now.

 

[jtratcliff]

don't forget to establish the passive oxide layer before brewing with it, like priceless did....

I might have to get one these Superas... I have 3, 10 & 15 gallon tamale steamers but they are very thin walled. I'm not sure I could add a valve, for instance.

Sounds like these staples jobbies are fairly sturdy.

 

[Cubslover]

They aren't just from Staples. They are commercial grade pots and sold on kitten sites and all kinds of places. Supera is a good brand name.

 

[wilserbrewer]

I didn't buy the heavy duty, but this this is definitely up to the task. !

I'll second this, I have a 15 gallon aluminum, 4 mm thick. Plenty thick IMO for home brewing, and I love how lightweight it is, yet plenty strong. I could see the 6mm for daily commercial use where a pot is getting slammed around by kitchen staff. For a one owner / user, the 4 mm is a lot of pot for the money.

Staples also has the 100 qt for $67.99, in my best crocodile Dundee, "now that's a pot"

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