30 litre pot

[Johnsbrewery]

Hi, does anyone know where is the best and cheapest place to buy a standard 30l pot/kettle for boiling on gas hob in the uk? Thanks

 

[chuffer]

I got mine from the Malt Miller for £50ish I think but that's stainless steel. Reckon you can get cheaper if alternative material was used (e.g. aluminium) but have no experience using so can't recommend (others on here may assist in that regard)

 

[Gerryjo]

Stick with Stainless Steel if you're buying, but for £90 you could buy a 30ltr burco electric boiler which are great for boiling wort or BIAB if you want.

 

[Johnsbrewery]

Stick with Stainless Steel if you're buying, but for £90 you could buy a 30ltr burco electric boiler which are great for boiling wort or BIAB if you want.

Thanks both, are these electric ones any good at controlled temps for say steeping grains?

 

[GerritT]

"Aluminum is a better conductor of heat than steel, so your pot will come to a boil faster and also cool down faster after you are done boiling. The only major disadvantage of aluminum is that it will oxidize, so you can't use oxygen-based or caustic cleaners such as Oxyclean."

But have you tried Amazon?

 

[Gerryjo]

Thanks both, are these electric ones any good at controlled temps for say steeping grains?

They're fine you just have to calibrate with a known good working thermometer as most dials range from 1 to 5 and full or max.Setting 3 or just under is around 65°

 

[Clint]

Malt Miller sometimes has reduced ones that may be dented....won't affect your beer...just your vanity!

 

[Gerryjo]

Malt Miller sometimes has reduced ones that may be dented....won't affect your beer...just your vanity!

Are you VANE @Clint

 

[Clint]

No...I'm nothing to do with wind driven bladed devices!

 

[Gerryjo]

Was in Rhyll a few years ago for holidays and never seen as many in my life. We do have them here but usually on the hills not farms out in the bay.

 

[Clint]

Yeah they've ruined Rhyl...that along with the litter,drugs and general degeneration of the area...well,they're pumping a few quid into the area in recent years but like a lot of places it'll never be the same..

 

[Gerryjo]

Yeah they've ruined Rhyl...that along with the litter,drugs and general degeneration of the area...well,they're pumping a few quid into the area in recent years but like a lot of places it'll never be the same..

Pity as Wales is beautiful very much like Ireland and there is sand on the beaches... Fond memories..

 

[Drunkula]

How does anyone who does it find doing a full batch on a gas stove. I used to have real trouble getting 14 litres up to a boil. I've easily saved 2 hours a brewday since I went electric and upped to a full boil.

 

[An Ankoù]

How does anyone who does it find doing a full batch on a gas stove. I used to have real trouble getting 14 litres up to a boil. I've easily saved 2 hours a brewday since I went electric and upped to a full boil.

My thoughts, too. 12 litres is OK, but apart from the time needed to bring to the boil, it's starting to get a bit heavy to move at cooker-top height. Anything bigger than that gets done outside on a propane ring.

 

[Johnsbrewery]

I think you all have convinced me to get an electric kettle thanks for the advice

 

[An Ankoù]

I think you all have convinced me to get an electric kettle thanks for the advice

Make sure you get one that truly boils and doesn't just heat the liquid to 98C. Can't help you with a make, though. Sorry.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

I've got two 30 litre Burco's and they give you a rolling Boil. About £90 on Amazon.

 

[Gerryjo]

I've got two 30 litre Burco's and they give you a rolling Boil. About £90 on Amazon.

I have the Burco Cygnet which has a vigorous rolling boil, real solid build and never had the thermal cutout activate yet. Easy cleaned and tap conversion was no issue. Pity it will be used for sparge water when the Robobrew arrives..