Propane burner

[CaptBrew8386]

Approximately how much propane should I expect to use to boil 5gal of wort?

I have about 3/4 of a tank on my grill. I would assume that's more than enough...?

 

[1977Brewer]

Depends on the burner, but that should be more than enough unless it's just terrible.

 

[ColoHox]

That should be plenty. Although it depends on how efficient your setup is at transferring the heat from the burner to the pot, eg. windscreen to block wind, etc.

 

[CaptBrew8386]

I've got a brand new Bayou Classic SP10. I can certainly setup a wind screen!

Thanks!

 

[Eh_Modern_Drunkard]

I can usually get 3 full (5gal) batches done with one standard propane tank. But I do have a back up tank, because I did run out once at the 20min mark.
That was brutal. I usually just fill it up (not trade) at the station up the street after two batches to be on the safe side.
So...long winded story aside...you should be fine.

 

[C-Rider]

I just bought one a few months ago from Amazon. $49 w/free shipping. LOVE IT.

Yea that should be enough. BUT GET A BACK UP TANK. ALWAYS HAVE A FULL TANK ON HAND. It's a ***** when you run out of gas and have to drive miles for a refill. LOL

 

[MattyIce]

You will be just fine. I get 5-7 all-grain five gallon batches per tank. I also recommend coughing up the cash for a backup tank as well as getting them filled vs exchanging. I pay around $11-$13 to refill a tank vs almost $20 to exchange. I have not verified this, but I am told the exchange is not as complete of a fill as a refill either.

 

[CaptBrew8386]

Very good! I too have always refilled. At least until the tank reaches it's next inspection date. I'll definitely look into getting a second tank!

Can't wait to try out this new burner!

 

[phug]

I just bought one a few months ago from Amazon. $49 w/free shipping. LOVE IT.

Yea that should be enough. BUT GET A BACK UP TANK. ALWAYS HAVE A FULL TANK ON HAND. It's a ***** when you run out of gas and have to drive miles for a refill. LOL

That right there is a good enough reason not to drink heavily during brew days.

 

[MagicMatt]

And to reiterate, the type of burner is the key. My friends have the bayou burner and get about 2-3 five gallon batches. With my Blichmann I get 7-8.

 

[1977Brewer]

You will be just fine. I get 5-7 all-grain five gallon batches per tank. I also recommend coughing up the cash for a backup tank as well as getting them filled vs exchanging. I pay around $11-$13 to refill a tank vs almost $20 to exchange. I have not verified this, but I am told the exchange is not as complete of a fill as a refill either.

Refills are 20 lbs, exchanges are 12 to 15. Ripoffs.

 

[govner1]

I have accumulated 3 tanks of my own. The local hardware refills two of them (completely) for about $11.

 

[Psylocide]

That right there is a good enough reason not to drink heavily during brew days.

No it isn't.