PhilboBaggins Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Hey Yob. May I ask what size burner you use? Would this 3 ring burner be ok for my 40 L pot? [w00t] Hi Adam. That's the exact same burner and stand that I got, and even with the standard regulator it's way too hot with all 3 rings for my setup. I do small batches however - 32L pot, usually filled to ~25L after draining the bag. I can't say for certain, but I'd feel pretty confident putting a 40L pot on there. [cool] If not, then you could always get a different regulator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 If not, then you could always get a different regulator. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ THIS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ [rightful] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH1525226084 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Cool, thanks Philbo. I think I will give it a go, and then if it needs more juice go down the other regulator path. I have also done some calcs as Yob suggested and will continue looking into it. I'm in no rush [happy] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilboBaggins Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Just an FYI, I just read a post over on AHB where a bloke reckons his 50L kettle is fine on his 3 ring with a standard BBQ reg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH1525226084 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Just an FYI' date=' I just read a post over on AHB where a bloke reckons his 50L kettle is fine on his 3 ring with a standard BBQ reg.[/quote'] Ya, I have read all sorts. People say they are fine, some say they're not. I'm confused as [crying] BUT, I think it will be ok. I made a spreadsheet and that makes everything better [lol] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilboBaggins Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I made a spreadsheet and that makes everything better [lol] +1 [lol] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH1525226084 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Now I'm comparing the three ring above with one of these bad boys... If they let you trial them then it would be much easier [lol] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Hey Yob. May I ask what size burner you use? Would this 3 ring burner be ok for my 40 L pot? [w00t] Hi Adam. That's the exact same burner and stand that I got, and even with the standard regulator it's way too hot with all 3 rings for my setup. I do small batches however - 32L pot, usually filled to ~25L after draining the bag. I can't say for certain, but I'd feel pretty confident putting a 40L pot on there. [cool] If not, then you could always get a different regulator. Philbo, from where did you buy your burner & stand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilboBaggins Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 It was from an eBay store. Prices weren't too bad either, but the postage made it a significant purchase anyway. http://myworld.ebay.com.au/rambogallery/&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2754 I hope the link works. EDIT: you can also get the HP regulator from them for about 25 bucks, but I'm stoked with the boil I get using standard reg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilboBaggins Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Hey, Yob. I know you weren't happy with the trub cone you got, but it's shutloads better than what I get since I installed a pickup. I think there's too much turbulence from the coupling, elbow, and then tube, to get a good spin going. [pinched] Any secret I'm not privy to mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 It was from an eBay store. Prices weren't too bad either, but the postage made it a significant purchase anyway. http://myworld.ebay.com.au/rambogallery/&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2754 I hope the link works. EDIT: you can also get the HP regulator from them for about 25 bucks, but I'm stoked with the boil I get using standard reg. Thanks Phil. If it is Green Valley in Sydney then I could easily pick it up to save on postage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilboBaggins Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Burner was $54, frame was $42, postage was $45. I've seen the same one in the shops here in Adelaide for $75 just for the burner, so I reckon I did alright. I love it.[love] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH1525226084 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I've been looking at this place for the three burner = $59 + $55 for stand (stand not in stock though). Or the other I posted above is from Ray's outdoors or BCF = $169 (-6.5% at Rays if member). You could pick the 3 ring burner up Hairy, not too far from Penrith [wink] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Or the other I posted above is from Ray's outdoors or BCF = $169 (-6.5% at Rays if member). If you are going to spend that much you should check out the Italian Spiral burner from Beer Belly. Beer Belly - Italian Spiral Burner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH1525226084 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 If you are going to spend that much you should check out the Italian Spiral burner from Beer Belly. Yeah thanks Hairy - I have been looking at it. Now I've looked at every single one available and now I have to choose. It's too hard [crying] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Yep, it's a hard choice. I'm still vacillating between gas and electric. My choice seems to change each day. And the more you read the worse it gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH1525226084 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Yep, it's a hard choice. I'm still vacillating between gas and electric. My choice seems to change each day. And the more you read the worse it gets. Yep. It's a PITA [lol] I have my pot - I at least know I want to go gas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilboBaggins Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Hey, Yob. I know you weren't happy with the trub cone you got, but it's shutloads better than what I get since I installed a pickup. I think there's too much turbulence from the coupling, elbow, and then tube, to get a good spin going. Any secret I'm not privy to mate? Bloody posts keep coming in last on the page. [pinched] Never sure if they get seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 It is a conspiracy Phil [alien] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Who's Phil? [innocent] [lol] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 Hey, Yob. I know you weren't happy with the trub cone you got, but it's shutloads better than what I get since I installed a pickup. I think there's too much turbulence from the coupling, elbow, and then tube, to get a good spin going. Any secret I'm not privy to mate? Bloody posts keep coming in last on the page. [pinched] Never sure if they get seen. Yep, missed that one, sorry.. Usually I get a decent (or at least decent enough) Trub Cone at the end. If you whirlpool quite vigorously toward the center you should get quite a large inverted cone in the wort, so much so that it's almost to the bottom of the keggle. It could be just the equipment you are using mate, Keggles have a domed bottom which aids in cone formation whereas a Pot having a flat base 'generally' wont get as neat a cone. At the end of the day, you can leave it to settle longer, slow your run off down or adjust the height of the pickup / volumes you brew to account for it. Many ways of skinning said cat. (or all of the above) Do you use a whirfloc / brewbrite type additive to the brews? Yob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilboBaggins Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Yep, sure do. 1/2 WF @ 10min. Another problem with my setup is that I only use a 32L pot. This means that there is less 'room' above the coupling and pickup to move the spoon around without hitting the fittings, so I'm only really spinning the top half. I've been happy with my 16L batches/high gravity then diluted batches, but I reckon it's time to spring for a bigger kettle. More bloody equipment![lol] Thanks Yob. @ Muddy & Hairy - [lol] [lol] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH1525226084 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 .... Another problem with my setup is that I only use a 32L pot.... I've been happy with my 16L batches/high gravity then diluted batches, but I reckon it's time to spring for a bigger kettle. More bloody equipment![lol] Thanks Yob. @ Muddy & Hairy - [lol] [lol] How long does it take to get boiling with your setup Phil? I got a 40 L al pot, aiming to get roughly 21-23 L batches, but I thought I should future proof my burner rig in case I get into bigger batches. Hence my looking at the other burner options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilboBaggins Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Really quickly. I BIAB, and do a dunk sparge/mashout for 10-15min. By the time I'm ready to tip the sparge liquor in, the rest is VERY close to the boil. I only use 2/3 rings. Yob seems to have no trouble with a 3 ring and HP regulator, so why not just get the 3 ring, give it a go, and if you aren't happy with the results, pay the 25 extra and change regulators. The world is your oyster. [happy] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH1525226084 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Thanks Phil - BIAB is what I'm planning to do for the foreseeable future, so double batches won't be on the cards for a while. My mind is close to made up [lol] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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