Saw this deal on pots, thought I'd pass it on

idahobrew · Apr 12, 2012

Just saw this, I've got the 13 gallon pot with lid and steamer and it's a pretty decent brewpot. Looks like you get a 13 gal., 10 gal., 8 gal., 6 gal. and 5 gal. all with lids and steamer plates for $116.98 shipped. Seemed pretty decent to me and if I wasn't so cash strapped from having to pay uncle sam I would have jumped on it.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0072N3WL2/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

CGish · Apr 12, 2012

Description from Amazon:

5 Pieces Aluminum Stock Pot Set. All the Pots come with steamer base and the lids
Aluminum construction for better heat conductivity than Stainless Steel
Strong gauge yet lighter weight for easier handling
Non-stick inside and out for fast and easy clean up; Dishwasher Safe
Stock pot sizes are 52 Qt, 40 Qt, 32 Qt, 24 Qt, and 20 Qt

Would the non-stick coating cause problems long term?

idahobrew · Apr 12, 2012

I don't know what they mean by nonstick mine is just a regular brushed aluminum pot, no teflon inside. I seasoned it to put a nice layer of oxide down and have made 3 batches with it, no problems. These are also thicker gauge than your basic turkey fryer pot.

CGish · Apr 12, 2012

Yeah, mine is a 30 quart turkey frier as well. I liked the look of this set since I need a bigger pot, but the non-stick coating would concern me.

BargainFittings · Apr 12, 2012

Generally non stick on aluminum would be anodized surface not teflon. Especially since its inside and out.

idahobrew · Apr 12, 2012

BargainFittings said:
Generally non stick on aluminum would be anodized surface not teflon. Especially since its inside and out.

Thanks for the explanation Wayne, shouldn't be a problem should it?

Just found this:

"Anodizing is accomplished by immersing the aluminum into an acid electrolyte bath and passing an electric current through the medium. A cathode is mounted to the inside of the anodizing tank; the aluminum acts as an anode, so that oxygen ions are released from the electrolyte to combine with the aluminum atoms at the surface of the part being anodized. Anodizing is, therefore, a matter of highly controlled oxidation—the enhancement of a naturally occurring phenomenon."