R rms5555 Member Joined Mar 5, 2013 Messages 14 Reaction score 0 Location Eastpointe Jul 14, 2013 #1 The turkey fryer I just bought came with a 30 qt aluminum pot. I know I can't use it to boil the wort, but can I use it to boil my sparge water?
The turkey fryer I just bought came with a 30 qt aluminum pot. I know I can't use it to boil the wort, but can I use it to boil my sparge water?
chickypad lupulin shift victim Joined Jul 19, 2010 Messages 5,816 Reaction score 1,346 Location SF Peninsula Jul 14, 2013 #2 You can use it to boil your wort, you just need to treat and clean it properly. See this.
unionrdr Homebrewer, author & air gun collector HBT Supporter Joined Feb 19, 2011 Messages 39,136 Reaction score 3,815 Location Sheffield Jul 14, 2013 #3 Boil water in it for 30 minutes to build up the oxide layer on it. This seals the metal away from the acidic wort when boiling.
Boil water in it for 30 minutes to build up the oxide layer on it. This seals the metal away from the acidic wort when boiling.
OP OP R rms5555 Member Joined Mar 5, 2013 Messages 14 Reaction score 0 Location Eastpointe Jul 14, 2013 #4 Thanks for the great in formation guys. Much appreciated. Now off to give my first all grain a shot.
