Why are you using propane?

[skidmarks]

Hank Hill sells propane and propane accessories. I tell you what.

Yup, when I brew beer I only brew with propane and propane accessories.

 

[SwampassJ]

I like to ponder about how big of a BLEVE my tank will make while I sit 18 inches from it controlling the valve.

 

[SwampassJ]

If it was 109F outside you might change your mind.

I would rather still be outside on my porch and in the pool. I've tried stiring from in the pool, it doesn't work good but I still try it.

 

[AnonyBrew]

I would rather still be outside on my porch and in the pool. I've tried stiring from in the pool, it doesn't work good but I still try it.

I brewed 15g on the 14th and it was 108F in my friend's garage in the shade. No pool either.

 

[wilceaser]

I brew in a dedicated brew shed ( well almost dedicated). I brew with propane on a three tier wooden system. No hate for propane here.

 

[permo]

My wife hates the smell of brewing grains and the beer process. Not sure, I think it smells like heaven.....

Propane is quick and easy, who wants 6% or more of their beer, evaporated inside their home....? If you don't have good ventilation you are asking for trouble..sheetrock tape, wallpaper, mold...etc..etc..

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

What are you using for a burner / stand? I'm looking to move from stovetop to NG outside.

Typical burner casting found on most any turkey fryer (Hurricane) re-fitted with a orifice for NG (bigger opening).

Tied into the supply for my furnace in the garage closet.

 

[kladue]

I need the high pressure propane for the burner fuel controls to work correctly, they control fuel flow with a voltage signal from PLC.

 

[D-Ring]

Or -20F

 

[SwampassJ]

I brewed 15g on the 14th and it was 108F in my friend's garage in the shade. No pool either.

Then stay hydrated the best you can and get a big old kiddie pool and just sit in it.

 

[DKershner]

I brewed 15g on the 14th and it was 108F in my friend's garage in the shade. No pool either.

I'd worry more about where I lived than how the fuel was being delivered to my boil kettle.

 

[Malticulous]

My electric stove top will boil a five gallon batch. The steam does get a little out of hand. Even when it's over 100 degrees I'd rather be on my back porch brewing 10 gallons on the turkey fryer. Today was 105 and humid and I work on roof tops. Brewing is cake.

 

[kladue]

I brewed 15g on the 14th and it was 108F in my friend's garage in the shade. No pool either.

Whiner, try working outdoors in the afternoon during the summer at the Intel construction project in Chandler.

 

[terrencepickles]

I brew outside and it's been 108+ much of the summer.

Still:

more space
never have to worry about MLT losing heat
easier clean up
can move burner at will
who does an all grain partial boil?

Propane is easy an abundant.

 

[AnonyBrew]

Whiner, try working outdoors in the afternoon during the summer at the Intel construction project in Chandler.

Wasn't whining, just trying to look rugged. Weather has never stopped me from brewing. Not in Texas and Not here in AZ.

 

[AnonyBrew]

I'd worry more about where I lived than how the fuel was being delivered to my boil kettle.

Well you'll have to talk to the wife about that one. My location is not under my control. Unless I got a divorce which is out of the question.

 

[lumpher]

I use propane because my home doesn't have a natural gas tap outside and SWMBO won't allow brewing inside so....propane! :rockin:

Not close to upgrading to HERMS either.

exactly like he said...