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Date: 04 Dec 2006 06:03:18
From: spcurtis@gmail.com
Subject: Propane burners
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I am just getting started with homebrewing, and due to the fact that I
have a very weak electric stove (and I live in a apartment), I am
looking at propane burners. I have done some Google searches for any
information out there on the different types (high vs. low pressure),
models and so on, However, I can't seem to find any good sites for
information. So I was wondering if anyone had some information that
they could pass on, and/or recommendations on any particular models?
Thanks
-Scott
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Date: 04 Dec 2006 14:49:57
From: Mark R
Subject: Re: Propane burners
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<spcurtis@gmail.com > wrote in message
news:1165240998.344851.63780@16g2000cwy.googlegroups.com...
>I am just getting started with homebrewing, and due to the fact that I
> have a very weak electric stove (and I live in a apartment), I am
> looking at propane burners. I have done some Google searches for any
> information out there on the different types (high vs. low pressure),
> models and so on, However, I can't seem to find any good sites for
> information. So I was wondering if anyone had some information that
> they could pass on, and/or recommendations on any particular models?
Scott, do a google search of this news group there are tons of comments. As
well as burner and propane use key words like turkey fryer. That's what many
of us started with and you can get one reasonably priced at what ever is
local to you Sam's, Walmart, Cost Co, Academy Sports, are all stores that
carry them. Once you manage to locate a few options we can get into the more
debatable subjects of pot size, material, and btus.
Mark R
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Date: 04 Dec 2006 15:58:31
From: Dan Logcher
Subject: Re: Propane burners
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Mark R wrote:
> <spcurtis@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1165240998.344851.63780@16g2000cwy.googlegroups.com...
>
>>I am just getting started with homebrewing, and due to the fact that I
>>have a very weak electric stove (and I live in a apartment), I am
>>looking at propane burners. I have done some Google searches for any
>>information out there on the different types (high vs. low pressure),
>>models and so on, However, I can't seem to find any good sites for
>>information. So I was wondering if anyone had some information that
>>they could pass on, and/or recommendations on any particular models?
>
>
> Scott, do a google search of this news group there are tons of comments. As
> well as burner and propane use key words like turkey fryer. That's what many
> of us started with and you can get one reasonably priced at what ever is
> local to you Sam's, Walmart, Cost Co, Academy Sports, are all stores that
> carry them. Once you manage to locate a few options we can get into the more
> debatable subjects of pot size, material, and btus.
Check Amazon for the Bayou Classic,
http://www.amazon.com/Bayou-Classic-SP10-Pressure-Outdoor/dp/B000291GBQ/sr=8-7/qid=1165265650/ref=pd_bbs_7/103-0262097-4918251?ie=UTF8&s=outdoor
I got mine for $39.99 with free shipping.. its now $29.76 with free shipping.
I also got the extender legs to make it 22" higher. It doesn't come with a
pot though.. which is fine. Its got 20 PSI regulator and 185K BTU burner with
a wind shield.
--
Dan
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Date: 04 Dec 2006 14:47:40
From: Duke
Subject: Re: Propane burners
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<spcurtis@gmail.com > wrote in message
news:1165240998.344851.63780@16g2000cwy.googlegroups.com...
>I am just getting started with homebrewing, and due to the fact that I
> have a very weak electric stove (and I live in a apartment), I am
> looking at propane burners. I have done some Google searches for any
> information out there on the different types (high vs. low pressure),
> models and so on, However, I can't seem to find any good sites for
> information. So I was wondering if anyone had some information that
> they could pass on, and/or recommendations on any particular models?
>
> Thanks
> -Scott
>
This is what I use. One for the HLT and one for the Brew Kettle. I do 10
gallon batches in converted kegs. These burners have worked great.
HTH,
Duke
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Date: 04 Dec 2006 21:19:40
From: John 'Shaggy' Kolesar
Subject: Re: Propane burners
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On 4 Dec 2006 06:03:18 -0800, <spcurtis@gmail.com > wrote:
> I am just getting started with homebrewing, and due to the fact that I
> have a very weak electric stove (and I live in a apartment), I am
> looking at propane burners. I have done some Google searches for any
> information out there on the different types (high vs. low pressure),
> models and so on, However, I can't seem to find any good sites for
> information. So I was wondering if anyone had some information that
> they could pass on, and/or recommendations on any particular models?
IMO, just see what your local hardware/outdoor store carries. There are
probably some good sales on them right now since most people get them
as "turkey fryer kits" (burner + pot combo) for Thanksgiving. Right about
now the stores are trying to clear out the inventory of what didn't sell
for the holiday.
The big difference is the BTU rating. Generally, the higher the BTU the
faster it will bring your beer to a boil. However, the higher the BTU
the less efficiently it runs. So, a 150K BTU burner doesn't really put out
3X the amount of heat as a 50K BTU burner. The 50K will also probably use
less propane to do the same job.
Depending on how quickly you want it to achieve a boil, I've seen people
who were happy using 50K BTU models and I've also seen people who prefered
the 150K models. Either will work, it's up to you.
Other than that, just make sure it looks sturdy. I haven't really heard of
too many problems with them. You see other differences like "ring" vs "jet"
burners, but that doesn't really make a significant difference. The ring
burners are nice because they tend to be a little quieter, but both will
boil your beer.
John.
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Date: 04 Dec 2006 17:56:09
From: Ed Edelenbos
Subject: Re: Propane burners
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"John 'Shaggy' Kolesar" <spam@shagg.net > wrote in message
news:slrnen94hi.qj.spam@weizen.shagg.net...
> On 4 Dec 2006 06:03:18 -0800, <spcurtis@gmail.com> wrote:
>> I am just getting started with homebrewing, and due to the fact that I
>> have a very weak electric stove (and I live in a apartment), I am
>> looking at propane burners. I have done some Google searches for any
>> information out there on the different types (high vs. low pressure),
>> models and so on, However, I can't seem to find any good sites for
>> information. So I was wondering if anyone had some information that
>> they could pass on, and/or recommendations on any particular models?
>
> IMO, just see what your local hardware/outdoor store carries. There are
> probably some good sales on them right now since most people get them
> as "turkey fryer kits" (burner + pot combo) for Thanksgiving. Right about
> now the stores are trying to clear out the inventory of what didn't sell
> for the holiday.
>
> The big difference is the BTU rating. Generally, the higher the BTU the
> faster it will bring your beer to a boil. However, the higher the BTU
> the less efficiently it runs. So, a 150K BTU burner doesn't really put
> out
> 3X the amount of heat as a 50K BTU burner. The 50K will also probably use
> less propane to do the same job.
>
> Depending on how quickly you want it to achieve a boil, I've seen people
> who were happy using 50K BTU models and I've also seen people who prefered
> the 150K models. Either will work, it's up to you.
>
> Other than that, just make sure it looks sturdy. I haven't really heard
> of
> too many problems with them. You see other differences like "ring" vs
> "jet"
> burners, but that doesn't really make a significant difference. The ring
> burners are nice because they tend to be a little quieter, but both will
> boil your beer.
>
>
> John.
Just as a side note to John's comments above... I've found that low flame
control is harder with a higher BTU rated burner also. For me, once the
beer is boiling, it doesn't take much flame to keep it going. Having a
certain level of control is important for those of us that have 28 (or 30, I
forget) quart pots and are doing full boils. No matter what, the pot has to
be watched but it's important to be able to easily and reliably adjust when
need be.
Ed
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