Burco Cygnet 30L Boiler.... thoughts?

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BeerCat said:
My thoughts after using the ace 30l and the buffalo 40l. If you want to brew 23/25l batches without stressing and your using loads of hops the 30l version is a bit small. Now i have 2 i mash in the smaller one and boil in the larger. 35l or wort gives enough headspace to not worry about a boilover. Both great value for money in my opinion.
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I'm considering one of these as a cheap SS upgrade from my plastic peco. Can you confirm that they are both weldless inside? I don't want to poison myself with lead from solder!

Another question about the variable temperature control. Can you tell if it's working by simple on/off switching which you'd probably notice if you're watching it or is it turning down (a.k.a. dimming) the supply?
 
foxbat said:
I'm considering one of these as a cheap SS upgrade from my plastic peco. Can you confirm that they are both weldless inside? I don't want to poison myself with lead from solder!

Another question about the variable temperature control. Can you tell if it's working by simple on/off switching which you'd probably notice if you're watching it or is it turning down (a.k.a. dimming) the supply?
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Yes the ace and buffalo are weldless inside and fairly sure they all are. They turn on and off and so if you want to dim it you will need a voltage controller.
 
I have a 40L Buffalo. Its perfect for my needs and works well.

I did have a problem using it at first, it would cut out from time to time. I solved this by placing the boiler on two pieces of 2x2 wood, this lets hot are escape from underneath, not cut out since.
 
ACBEV said:
I have a 40L Buffalo. Its perfect for my needs and works well.

I did have a problem using it at first, it would cut out from time to time. I solved this by placing the boiler on two pieces of 2x2 wood, this lets hot are escape from underneath, not cut out since.
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With my buffalo i unscrewed the temp sensor and taped it to the bottom. Had no problems with cutting out so far.
The Ace used to cut out and that was caused by a build up of crud on the bottom which would also make the beer taste burned. Recirculating the mash fixed that problem.
 

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