Hey everyone, I just purchased a 7.5 gallon brew pot and would like to add a propane burner so I can get out of the kitchen and brew outside. Can anyone recommend an economical but effective burner? I brew with extract and grains so it doesn't have to be anything fancy. Thank you!
My turkey fryer setup from home depot came with the pot (7.5g) and totally kicks ass. Your pot may well be the same size if not the same pot. Check home depot or lowes for a turkey fryer. Mine was $50 on sale including the pot and everything I needed but the propane. BTW (shill for home depot)... I hate lowes.
I use a Bayou Classic Sp-10 and it works great. You can pick one up for under $50 at Lowes or Home Depot.
If you're handy and can build a stand, this is available from a number of sources: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ADPDERI/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1357960519&sr=8-3&pi=SL75 It's also available in natural gas for the same price. (I'd strongly recommend natural gas if that's an option for you. The burner will easily pay for itself in just a few batches with the money you save on fuel.)
I've got the same one (I presume) and it works fine. Only detail is I had to disconnect the auto-off thing. It was kicking off every 15 minutes or so, and wouldn't relight for a while unless I held the lighter button in.
Northern brewer just started selling an economy burner for 39.99 called the Dark Star it looks like something worth checking out. It was in this months catalog but it is not listed on the website yet. I my self use a Bayou Classic SP 10 its a great little burner and has been very reliable.
Love the SP-10. I own one and will soon buy another. However, a keggle will not rest comfortably on this burner - have a plan, like a big piece of grill steel.
That is certainly something to consider. If the OP ever plans on getting a keggle I would go with the SQ-14 or KAB4.
This is what I have, I had trouble on windy days since it doesn't have any type of protection for the burner, so I had to fabricate a wind shield, something you might want to consider.
Either mine doesn't have that issue, or it doesn't have that feature. It has only shut off once, and that was due to a big gust of wind. Efficiency wise it's done quite well on gas too.
I just purchase this one, but haven't used it yet http://m.webstaurantstore.com/backyard-pro-outdoor-range-patio-stove-with-hose-guard/554BPHP17.html
