 Where do I get an 8 gallon Enamelware pot?, First all grain batch |
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 Nov 21 2009, 03:55 PM
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I'm making my first batch of all grain next weekend and I need a new brew pot. I can't afford to shell out the cash for a big stainless steel one, so I'm looking for an enamelware one. Does Home Depot, Lowes, WalMart have this sort of thing?
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Nov 21 2009, 06:34 PM
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BrewBoard member Group: Members Posts: 66 Joined: 7-November 09 From: Oak Harbor, Washington Member No.: 15,202 |
the biggest i have seen at wal mart stores and others like it was 22 qt.
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Nov 21 2009, 07:02 PM
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BrewBoard active member Group: Members Posts: 322 Joined: 25-August 05 From: Nashville Member No.: 4,244 |
Lots of good finds are discovered on craigslist. Also, you never know what people in your area are willing to part with if you don't put your city in your brewboard info.
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Nov 21 2009, 08:56 PM
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BrewBoard star member Group: Members Posts: 1,310 Joined: 11-September 04 From: Denver Member No.: 2,681 |
And check your local foodstore.
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Nov 22 2009, 02:17 AM
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BrewBoard star member Group: Members Posts: 2,205 Joined: 6-June 04 From: Silicon Valley Member No.: 2,254 |
Try restaurant supply stores.
I suggest you consider an aluminum pot. Cheap, widely available, easy to drill, excellent heat distribution. Do not worry about "aluminum gives your beer an metallic taste." That is a myth. zymot |
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Nov 22 2009, 08:18 AM
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BrewBoard active member Group: Members Posts: 227 Joined: 2-June 04 From: Irwin, PA Member No.: 2,233 |
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Nov 22 2009, 09:05 AM
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BrewBoard Newbie Group: New Member Posts: 5 Joined: 25-May 07 Member No.: 9,242 |
QUOTE(tbonevig @ Nov 21 2009, 03:55 PM)  I'm making my first batch of all grain next weekend and I need a new brew pot. I can't afford to shell out the cash for a big stainless steel one, so I'm looking for an enamelware one. Does Home Depot, Lowes, WalMart have this sort of thing? Find a Mexican grocery store. They usually have the large enamel pots you are looking for. They are used for steaming tamales. |
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Nov 22 2009, 10:42 AM
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BrewBoard star member Group: Members Posts: 2,205 Joined: 6-June 04 From: Silicon Valley Member No.: 2,254 |
QUOTE(Mashtun @ Nov 22 2009, 10:05 AM) Find a Mexican grocery store. They usually have the large enamel pots you are looking for. They are used for steaming tamales. Big Lots usually has the aluminum tamale pots. So does Target and Walmart. Hint #1: If you are doing 5 gallon all grain batches, a 10 gallon boil pot is strongly recommended. I use a start of boil volume of 8-8.5 gallons. If you can scratch up the money for a larger pot, you will not be sorry. Hint #2: Put your city and state in your profile. You might additonal get help from somebody local to you. zymot |
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Nov 22 2009, 12:11 PM
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Turkey fryers are usually about 7.5 gallons. Gives you a burner too to keep moisture and hop smell outside (I like it, but the wife doesn't). Will usually find one on-sale. Last week the Bass shops here had one for $40, with a 60,000 BTU burner.
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Nov 22 2009, 02:09 PM
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BrewBoard jr member Group: Members Posts: 43 Joined: 24-November 05 From: New York, NY Member No.: 4,720 |
QUOTE(Highlander @ Nov 22 2009, 12:11 PM) Turkey fryers are usually about 7.5 gallons. Gives you a burner too to keep moisture and hop smell outside (I like it, but the wife doesn't). Will usually find one on-sale. Last week the Bass shops here had one for $40, with a 60,000 BTU burner. A 7.5 gallon pot with a propane burner for $40? Pretty incredible. |
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Nov 22 2009, 02:25 PM
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BrewBoard star member Group: Members Posts: 1,310 Joined: 11-September 04 From: Denver Member No.: 2,681 |
There will be a lot for sale after Thanksgiving. (IMG:style_emoticons/brewboard/smile.gif)
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Nov 22 2009, 02:25 PM
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BrewBoard jr member Group: Members Posts: 43 Joined: 24-November 05 From: New York, NY Member No.: 4,720 |
Thanks for all of the suggestions, it looks like the turkey fryer setup is going to work best for me. I was going to brew in my kitchen, but I was concerned my stovetop wouldn't be powerful enough. The fryer/pot combo seems like a reasonable price and will kill two birds. Not to mention I've always wanted to fry a turkey.
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Nov 22 2009, 02:31 PM
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BrewBoard jr member Group: Members Posts: 43 Joined: 24-November 05 From: New York, NY Member No.: 4,720 |
QUOTE(tag @ Nov 22 2009, 02:25 PM) There will be a lot for sale after Thanksgiving. (IMG:style_emoticons/brewboard/smile.gif) Perfect timing I guess. I found this one just now: http://www.ruralking.com/30-qt-turkey-fryer.html It comes with a regular and hose...not bad. Thanks again for all the help. |
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Nov 22 2009, 04:06 PM
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Check the BTUs. I don't have one, but am thinking of it. I heard that you need at least 55000 BTUs to do a full boil. If the BTUs are low, it could take a really long time to heat the wort. The more BTUs the better. The one from Bass Pro Shops was in the Ohio weekly add last week and was reduced from $80.
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Nov 22 2009, 04:06 PM
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BrewBoard member Group: Members Posts: 95 Joined: 7-November 09 Member No.: 15,201 |
Check the BTUs. I don't have one, but am thinking of it. I heard that you need at least 55000 BTUs to do a full boil. If the BTUs are low, it could take a really long time to heat the wort. The more BTUs the better. The one from Bass Pro Shops was in the Ohio weekly add last week and was reduced from $80.
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