i need a better burner

[Flyerman]

i have an inexpensive ( alright, i know it's cheap) burner i got from Academy sports center (yes, stainless steel), and it works pretty well, except that every time i brew, i have to take the pot off the burner and hose off the soot that accumulates on the sides and bottom. i let it go too long once, and it accumulated so much soot that it acted as an insulator and stopped the boil. does B3 or anyone else make a better cleaner burning burner that does NOT accumulate as much soot on the pot? if not, how can i stop the soot? i'm getting tired of pulling the mash tun off the burner every 10-15 minutes. probably gonna have to have 2 burners, since the recirc is losing too much temp in the process.

[Mylo]

Sounds like your mixture is too rich. You need to get some air in there to turn the flame a nice, hot blue. Check the air intakes and make sure that they are not filled with cardboard.


Mylo

[triple-oh-six]

Check the air intakes and make sure that they are not filled with cardboard.


Mylo

lol, nice

[Thirsty Mallard]

I have the same problem. I've cleaned the lines with a long brush, and still... I can't seem to get a blue flame.

Any other tips?

[Lars]

Sugar free candies will do the trick. Specifically, you should try the sugar free jelly beans. Just don't eat too many or you will know why there is a warning on the package. Eat some beans wait a few hours - add a lighter = blue flame!