kettle size

[jobiewon]

I want to get a kettle for all grain I do not have a endless supply of cash. But, I want a kettle that is a good mid size. I have a 5 gallon now

[dresselbrew]

I use a keggle. Just try to get a legal keg and you're in. 15 gallons, stainless steel with built in handles.

[bub]

Go to the local Mexican market and pick up an aluminum tamale pot... 60 bux or so for a 15-20 gal pot
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[jobiewon]

is aluminum safe?

[bub]

Aluminum is 100% safe
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[BadRock]

Walmart has a large aluminum stock pot for $20. I think that it is a 30qt. or pretty damn close. I looked on their website but didn't see it so it might be a regional item. Anyway it's worth a look.

[jobiewon]

I still did not get a size I want to do a full boil extract then move to all grain. I do not want to out grow a pot. I have a 5 gal now help what size is good

[oneal66]

Aluminum is 100% safe
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I'm sure I'm not the only one who finds this funny. "Aluminum is 100% safe" posted by a guy with a red nose and a reindeer painted on his chest.

All joking aside aluminum is 100% safe. You're going to need a couple of gallons over your targeted batch size. A 15 g kettle is good for 10 gallon batches. Some mail order restaraunt supply houses have big aluminum kettles for fairly cheap. 8-10 gallon pot will be good for a 5 gallon batch. I made it by with a 7 gal pot for a while, but I had to get rid of it due to a lot of boilovers.