Question about a used turkey fryer

[Poetaytoe]

Found someone selling a used turkey fryer for pretty cheap. It looks to have been used several and not thoroughly cleaned between uses. Any reason why I can't just take some steel wool to the alum pot to have it ready for brewing?

Thanks!

 

[GrogNerd]

aluminum pots need that layer of oxidation.

you can scrub it off, but then you'll need to season it again by boiling water in it for an hour (measure before & after to get your boil-off rate)

 

[opiate82]

Can also try Bar Keepers Friends. I use my stainless steal pot for deep-frying a turkey every once in a while and that is what I use to get it nice and clean. As mentioned above just make sure to get that layer of oxidation back on the pot once you are done scrubbing.

 

[davygoat2]

I was worried about using my fryer for both.
After frying in it, clean and boil just water, clean again and I was good to go.
I didn't have to scrub the **** out of it.
Creme Ale extract went well, know for sure after bottle carbing.
Not too concerned.. will BAIB in it next batch.