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Re: 30 ltr Boiler for £70

2016-03-17T00:21:04+00:00

If you read the Amazon reviews, the clamps may not be needed, the lid closure may have been changed on the lead item.
This does look good to me, and I am tempted to buy for a spare or new project.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Thu Mar 17, 2016 12:21 am

Re: 30 ltr Boiler for £70

2016-03-16T08:42:18+00:00

28cm from wilko, if my memory does anything useful these days there's one slightly smaller in tesco at 26cm. This wasn't obvious to me but they include the lip at the edge & not just the functional area of the bowl if that makes sense, the lip isn't much but was bigger than I first anticipated & forced a change in how I got it to sit on the top. Also wilko is way cheaper, just checked the website & they're only £2. I'm sure i paid a fiver but hey ho!

These will also come in handy!

Statistics: Posted by Benoit — Wed Mar 16, 2016 8:42 am

Re: 30 ltr Boiler for £70

2016-03-16T06:23:09+00:00

What is the diameter of the bowl from wilco please?

Wondering if it would make a good 'lid' for a boiler I have.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Wed Mar 16, 2016 6:23 am

Re: 30 ltr Boiler for £70

2016-03-15T21:53:39+00:00

Haha Ice is on fire today!

Statistics: Posted by Benoit — Tue Mar 15, 2016 9:53 pm

Re: 30 ltr Boiler for £70

2016-03-15T08:45:46+00:00

Benoit wrote:
Why Ice...do I have something in my teeth?!

I think it's a bit of kale mate...

Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Tue Mar 15, 2016 8:45 am

Re: 30 ltr Boiler for £70

2016-03-15T08:25:50+00:00

The only markings on that boiler that aren't in Chinese are a little sticker on the bottom that gives the electrical information & its capacity (a rather odd 27 litre). It only cost me a tenner & that bowl was from wilko I think, cost nearly as much as the boiler! Alas no not a GF, a simple tea urn.
I bought some silicon hose which I cut down 1 side & put that round the top of the boiler, then just sit the bowl on top & pull the toggle latches tight. The arm & column is all 54mm with multiple ferrule connections in to make storage easy & gives flexibility on set up, makes removing the thumper easy & I like to try different angles to see if any mild reflux occurs or makes a difference....can't tell yet!
It all comes apart & fits into a hold all though so that's the best bit, easy to keep together & move if necessary

Why Ice...do I have something in my teeth?!

Statistics: Posted by Benoit — Tue Mar 15, 2016 8:25 am

Re: 30 ltr Boiler for £70

2016-03-15T06:18:29+00:00

Love the still....is that a GF boiler??...what size is the column??

I must say Benoit...you really need to see the dentist matey..

Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Tue Mar 15, 2016 6:18 am

Re: 30 ltr Boiler for £70

2016-03-14T20:43:35+00:00

An up turned stainless mixing bowl makes for a great replacement lid, can someone with a burco share the diameter?

Statistics: Posted by Benoit — Mon Mar 14, 2016 8:43 pm

Re: 30 ltr Boiler for £70

2016-03-14T02:30:44+00:00

3000 watt heating elements are available in replacement parts from various suppliers if you need an additional 500 watts

Statistics: Posted by FullySilenced — Mon Mar 14, 2016 2:30 am

Re: 30 ltr Boiler for £70

2016-03-14T02:29:08+00:00

3000 watt heating elements are available in replacement parts from various suppliers if you need an additional 500 watts

Statistics: Posted by FullySilenced — Mon Mar 14, 2016 2:29 am

Re: 30 ltr Boiler for £70

2016-03-13T21:55:58+00:00

It is a very sturdy lid, but it has two vents that would need
sealing, and there is two hole's that would be left when the
lid handle is removed, and it has a 95mm inverted concave,
in the centre
But i think it's do'able, but it needs some kind of sealed
clamp system.

cheers B_D

Statistics: Posted by Blue_Duck — Sun Mar 13, 2016 9:55 pm

Re: 30 ltr Boiler for £70

2016-03-13T20:58:06+00:00

Is the lid tough enough to support a 2" copper reflux

Statistics: Posted by Spirits4BB — Sun Mar 13, 2016 8:58 pm

Re: 30 ltr Boiler for £70

2016-03-13T20:55:44+00:00

That was the boiler i purchased a few months back to replace my old
mashing methods. I have to say it's well worth the money, it's done
the job it was bought for.

cheers B_D

Statistics: Posted by Blue_Duck — Sun Mar 13, 2016 8:55 pm

Re: 30 ltr Boiler for £70

2016-03-13T20:11:23+00:00

They've been on Amazon for quite a while at that price (even dropped to £65 at one point), was tempted to get one then use my 25 litre Chinese knock off as a thumper but the fusti containers came up so I had them instead. How much do they normally retail for?

Statistics: Posted by Benoit — Sun Mar 13, 2016 8:11 pm

Re: 30 ltr Boiler for £70

2016-03-13T19:07:09+00:00

That unit is $231 here in the USA i would say buy it while you can if you need something like that..

Especially if you want to try or do all grain on a regular smallish scale basis...

FS

Statistics: Posted by FullySilenced — Sun Mar 13, 2016 7:07 pm