Burco/cygnet 30ltr boiler specifics

[treebeard]

Hi all. This may be of interest to anyone considering buying a Burco/Cygnet water boiler, I had one delivered yesterday and below are the specific volumes it holds and some testing this morning.

Volume below the tap. 4.5Ltrs.
Volume to the Max mark from empty 23Ltrs
Will hold a boil continuously when set to high.
Other temperature settings 1-5 it will hit temp then switch to keep warm, it seems to drop more that 10 Degrees Celsius before the element kicks back in to reheat.

 

[Gerryjo]

Hi all. This may be of interest to anyone considering buying a Burco/Cygnet water boiler, I had one delivered yesterday and below are the specific volumes it holds and some testing this morning.

Volume below the tap. 4.5Ltrs.
Volume to the Max mark from empty 23Ltrs
Will hold a boil continuously when set to high.
Other temperature settings 1-5 it will hit temp then switch to keep warm, it seems to drop more that 10 Degrees Celsius before the element kicks back in to reheat.

Bought one two months back and calibrated it as below.

Burco calibration @ 27 litres
Initial water temperature 16.6°
Setting 1 = 42.3°
Setting 1½ = 49°
Setting 2 = 56°
Setting 2 ½ = 63°
Setting 3 = 68.½°
Setting 3½ = 76½°
Setting 4 = 82.3°
Setting 4½ = 89°
Setting 5 = 98½°
Setting High = 101.2 rolling boil.

There's a thread on it with some pics if you're interested.

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[pms67]

I have this as well,isn't it supposed to be a 30litre ?

 

[Gerryjo]

I have this as well,isn't it supposed to be a 30litre ?

30 litre capacity but 27 litre max for boiling due to water expansion and boil over.
Will take 30 if not boiling.

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[treebeard]

I have this as well,isn't it supposed to be a 30litre ?

Yes I was somewhat disappointed too. I think I would be a bit scared to go much over the max mark for boiling.

 

[pms67]

I guess what I had to do is ok,diluted my last two brews with water after the boil and they were still strong enough,maxi/mini BIAB?? Sorry,clueless

 

[Gerryjo]

I'm wondering what your boil of rates are as I can boil max of 27 with no boil over and have 21 litres to the fermenter.

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[pms67]

I would tell you if I knew! I'm terrible at recording things but I will get round to it,I thought my Burco would fit 30l, seems to only fit 23 or so although that's an absolute guess and I'm left with maybe 19 litres? and top up with water,its not the end of the world,just a bit misleading imo.

 

[Fictional]

I measured 26 L to the max mark using 5 Ashbeck water bottles plus an extra litre. I measured 6 L to the tap.

 

[pms67]

That's what I mean,if its 26 to the max how can they sell it as a 30l ?

 

[treebeard]

I measured 26 L to the max mark using 5 Ashbeck water bottles plus an extra litre. I measured 6 L to the tap.

I'll double check it, I did weigh the water in my jug before adding but maybe I missed something.

 

[Mark w]

I would tell you if I knew! I'm terrible at recording things but I will get round to it,I thought my Burco would fit 30l, seems to only fit 23 or so although that's an absolute guess and I'm left with maybe 19 litres? and top up with water,its not the end of the world,just a bit misleading imo.

Can you please confirm it was OK on the rolling boil we have just gone the burco 30lit and it says 98c max temperature

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