Thunder Group 60 qt Stock Pot Ripoff!!!

[punk_rockin2001]

I recently bought one of the 60 qt stock pots from Thunder Group to turn into a kettle. Thunder Group ALSKSP009 60 qt. Aluminum Stock Pot | TigerChef

It is advertised as 4.3mm aluminum. Since this is my first purchase like this (and I was hoping my last) I thought that 4.3mm implied that the thickness of the pot would be 4.3mm... Well the top of the pot is, and I think the bottom of the pot is close to that. But after about 2 inches down from the top the sides of the pot become 2mm

I learned this the hard way when I drilled out a hole for a valve. I was very disappointed to say the least. I really feel duped, and thought I would put up a warning on here. If they advertised it as 2mm walls I'd be fine but I think their description is very misleading!

 

[Lechien]

How did they respond when you contacted them about it?

 

[djfriesen]

Seems like it's thick in the places that count? Is there something I'm missing?

I also seem to recall reading somewhere that the thickness applies to the bottom of the pot. Don't know if that is accurate or not, though.

 

[stevea1210]

I understand you're not happy, but I think that pot will do you fine for many brews. I have a very similar aluminum stock pot that I paid about $20 more for that was my boild kettle for a long time, and now servers as my HLT. IT works like a champ, and I'm sure your's will as well.

Have a beer and relax, it's a great pot at a great price.

 

[OneHoppyGuy]

One more reason to go stainless. Gorgeous 'mirror polish' finish. Just like their ad.

 

[punk_rockin2001]

I did a boil with it and things went well. I'll just be a little more careful w/the sides than I originally hoped.