7 ga or 3 ga

[JerD]

Looking for a new kettle (60qt alum). Is $20 bucks worth the difference for 3 gauge over 7 gauge. I don't remember what my 40qt is and this is an online purchase so I can't compare the two up close and personal.

 

[jspence1]

Where are you looking? Most places I've seen give metric numbers. Are you buying for 10G batches? If so I'd recommend going with an 80qt I do 10G batches in my 60 and its really full and boilovers are always threatening. That being said I have a paper thin AL pot that I've been using with no problems, so either thickness should work nicely.

 

[TXCrash]

Quick google search yielded this in short, 7 gauge is 3/16 (.1875) of an inch, 3 gauge is 1/4 (.25) of an inch.

I'd personally go with the heavier pot - but you'll do fine with the thinner pot.

 

[JerD]

Just found this, 80 qt 4 mil. Best part is I can pick it up on the way home.

http://www.therdstore.com/page/IFSES/PROD/ALST-80