Stock pot size
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:02 pm
by aryiman
I am new to brewing and I am just looking at equipment to buy. I am looking at getting either a 36 or a 44 qt stock pot. There is a 17 dollar difference in these two. They are both stainless stell. Which one should I get? Thanks
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:09 pm
by Bugeater
I would go with the 44 quart pot. You won't have near as much problem with boil overs with the larger pot. $17 isn't much when you figure how much it will cost you to replace the other pot if you decide it is just a little too small. The savings in cleanup time is worth the money.
Wayne
Bugeater Brewing Company
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:17 pm
by Crut
+ uno.
bigger is always better IMO!
oh and size does matter
-Crut
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 6:12 pm
by aryiman
so when im looking for a wort chiller, what size should i look for if i get the 44 qt? the 50 ft wort chiller?
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 6:14 pm
by BDawg
yes. bigger again is better.
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 6:47 pm
by Bugeater
I have good luck with my 40 quart pot and 25' chiller. I do have a 50' chiller that I built for my converted keg. It is simply too tall for the 44 qt. pot even when the coils are squished together. I can only get about 30' of it below wort level in the smaller pot.
Wayne
Bugeater Brewing Company
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:23 pm
by aryiman
Thanks for the advice, I think I will get the 44 qt with the 25' chiller. Thanks everyone for your input. Hopefully my first brew will turn out good.
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:58 am
by baltobrewer
IMO, always get the biggest pot you can afford and/or have space for. You'll thank yerself later.