Hi, en route to getting my set up for BIAB all grain batches.
i have a standard 25l fermenter and would like to continue this batch size.
i am currently choosing between a burco type boiler, an XL stockpot and toying with the idea of manufacturing a keggle from scratch.
at the moment i am leaning towards the pot, my question is, is my standard electric cooker hob powerful enough to heat enough strike water to do a batch of this size? (23 l)
also i have taken in the 'maxi BIAB' method and would rather buy a bigger pot to get it all in one shot, is this possible with this set up?
cheers guys!!
Post #2 made 15 years ago
Hamillsface, stux is right, a domestic stovetop will probably struggle with an XL stockpot, unless its a monster that is. Also, the issue wouldn't be strike water heating but getting it to the boil and maintaining it. However, the stove plus an over- the- side immersion element should get you over the line.
In fact, recently one of BIAB's old hands did a 50L batch with just the single 10A/ 2400W immersion element. The floating restriction on the surface makes the difference, I'd also be inclined to insulate the pot sides, that may be challenging as far as fire hazards go on a stovetop though if you want to use both.
In fact, recently one of BIAB's old hands did a 50L batch with just the single 10A/ 2400W immersion element. The floating restriction on the surface makes the difference, I'd also be inclined to insulate the pot sides, that may be challenging as far as fire hazards go on a stovetop though if you want to use both.
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Post #3 made 15 years ago
Hi Hamillsface
I've done 2 biabs in a 50l pot on a domestic electric ceramic hob. The pot covers 3 1/2 of the rings and to be honest I think I'm pushing it. I can achieve a boil but control is a bit hit and miss at the moment. I did float a stainless bowl in the wort during the last brew and I got a better roll going.
I'm looking to go down the gas burner route soon as 90 minutes at full power over 3 rings is not what domestic stove tops are designed for and if I blow it up 'er in doors won't be happy
Anyway welcome to the forum
I've done 2 biabs in a 50l pot on a domestic electric ceramic hob. The pot covers 3 1/2 of the rings and to be honest I think I'm pushing it. I can achieve a boil but control is a bit hit and miss at the moment. I did float a stainless bowl in the wort during the last brew and I got a better roll going.
I'm looking to go down the gas burner route soon as 90 minutes at full power over 3 rings is not what domestic stove tops are designed for and if I blow it up 'er in doors won't be happy
Anyway welcome to the forum
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Post #4 made 15 years ago
Cool cool, the pot I've my beady eye on is a 33l, is a norm 23l batch possible with a pot of such size minus the additional sparge required for maxi biab on my regular electric cooker?
Cheers for the welcome dude, learning already.
Cheers for the welcome dude, learning already.
Post #5 made 15 years ago
a 33L pot should be ok for 23L using MAxi BIAB.. the guide is written around using a 19L pot..here's the link if you are having trouble finding the post http://biabrewer.info/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=352#p2735
Edit....I think I've missread your post. If you mean will a stove top handle a 33l pot with a reduced volume (19L?) I'd say probably, but it really depend upon your stove design and pot dimensions. If its Tall and skinny it will do better on one burner than if its short and fat
Edit....I think I've missread your post. If you mean will a stove top handle a 33l pot with a reduced volume (19L?) I'd say probably, but it really depend upon your stove design and pot dimensions. If its Tall and skinny it will do better on one burner than if its short and fat
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Post #6 made 15 years ago
Hi Hamil and welcome to BIABrewer.info 
I think Ralph and Yeasty have nailed it. If you don't want to sparge, then 98% of stovetop/pot combinations are not going to do the job for you. So, you need to go for an electric urn (a 40 L one should get you there) or a gas-fired pot or keggle.
I am not familiar with urns so can't offer the right advice on these. This post offers some advice on choosing gas kettle sizes but some of the logic might apply to electric urns as well?
It's always a big decision buying your first kettle so keep asking questions if you have any doubts.
PP
I think Ralph and Yeasty have nailed it. If you don't want to sparge, then 98% of stovetop/pot combinations are not going to do the job for you. So, you need to go for an electric urn (a 40 L one should get you there) or a gas-fired pot or keggle.
I am not familiar with urns so can't offer the right advice on these. This post offers some advice on choosing gas kettle sizes but some of the logic might apply to electric urns as well?
It's always a big decision buying your first kettle so keep asking questions if you have any doubts.
PP
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