A dedicated propane gas burner is on my wish list. In the meantime I've been using an electric stove top for small batches (1 1/2 to 2 gal). I also have a 3-burner propane gas grill on the deck. Has anyone used a gas grill for the boil? Did it work or not?
Propane gas grill as boil burner
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Beernik
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The prime question is: is it sturdy/stable enough to withstand the weight of water + kettle on it?
Even if it is, you are likely to find that the burner is too far away from the bottom of the kettle to heat it to a good rolling boil.
The best deal I found was online at Home Depot. They have a 55,000 BTU Bayou Classic you can order for $50 and free shipping.
Even if it is, you are likely to find that the burner is too far away from the bottom of the kettle to heat it to a good rolling boil.
The best deal I found was online at Home Depot. They have a 55,000 BTU Bayou Classic you can order for $50 and free shipping.
barnaclebob
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I doubt a gas grill will be a good choice for boiling They distribute the heat quite a bit. Also I wouldn't want to clean the grease off the bottom of my kettle every time I used it.
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Would not trust a grill to carry the weight. Look at Academy sports, they had hurricane burner assemblies for $20.
Brettomomyces
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Seconding what everyone else has said, unless they're cast iron grates they probably wont hold up very well and you'll lose a lot of heat. Ever consider supplementing your indoor brews with a heatstick?
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