Countertop full volume boil idea

[jbell71464]

I posted this in the extract and partial mash forum, but thought it might go better here...

I saw this setup in a store the other day and I thought it would be a great setup for extract or even partial mash. This unit holds 7 gallons so you could do full volume boils, faster than a stove top to heat, has an adjustable thermostat, removable heating element and even a spigot to pour off the wort. I would think it would be safer on a patio than propane. Disclaimer: I dont sell these or own one. I built a brew rig last year. Just thought they looked like a good idea. Anyone else seen them or tried one?
http://www.turkey-fryers.com/setftv_tur ... r_kits.htm

ps I tried to post a picture but I dont really have any idea how to do that. Can anyone help with that??
Thanks

[cornhole]

http://www.turkey-fryers.com/etfv_turkey_fryer_kits.htm

[cornhole]

Better price, better features.
http://www.amazon.com/Masterbuilt-20010 ... d_sbs_ol_1

Digital controls. This might work if you could keep the wort circulating before the boil starts. I worry a little about carmelization(sp?), it will occur, but how much? Maybe could also be used for setting up your mash and strike water.

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[cornhole]

One also available at Wal-Mart.com but it is out of stock.

[cornhole]

I bought one. Will let you know how it goes.

http://www.turkey-fryers.com/setftv_tur ... r_kits.htm

Got it from a local farm supply store for $130

[cornhole]

All,

I did a water boil with this unit Friday. +/- 5gallons to boil in 80 minutes with the cover on. The boil stopped when I took the cover off. I didn't pursue any further. More later.

[noremorse1]

All,

I did a water boil with this unit Friday. +/- 5gallons to boil in 80 minutes with the cover on. The boil stopped when I took the cover off. I didn't pursue any further. More later.

I was just about to post something to this effect. With these units it is hard to maintain a vigorous boil... or any boil for that matter. That would require a bigger heating element than 1700watts.