15 replies to this topic

[northbound]

I’m shopping for propane burners and am leaning toward the Banjo 221,000 BTU burner. However, according to the Bayou website the “Shut off safety feature” could shut the gas off when ¾ full due to the high rate of flow from the propane tank.Anyone here have a problem with the "Shut off safety feature"? Is there a better burner on the market? Is the Banjo burner over kill?

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

I’m shopping for propane burners and am leaning toward the Banjo 221,000 BTU burner. However, according to the Bayou website the “Shut off safety feature” could shut the gas off when ¾ full due to the high rate of flow from the propane tank.Anyone here have a problem with the "Shut off safety feature"? Is there a better burner on the market? Is the Banjo burner over kill?

I like my SQ14. Never used any other models though.

[northbound]

I like my SQ14. Never used any other models though.

I just started researching burners, what is an SQ14?

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

I just started researching burners, what is an SQ14?

this guy right HERE. You can pick them up at Home Depot for about $40-50 I think. I like it b/c it has 4 legs and a large flat surface so pretty much any kettle you ever use is going to work on it.

[Big Nake]

I have Zym's exact burner. I originally had a round Bayou burner that was unbelievably loud. That one failed on me on a day when I was brewing so I hit the HD and picked up that square version. It's much quieter than the round one and brings 6-7 gallons of "warm" wort to boiling in about 10 minutes. Never had a "safety shut-off" issue. Cheers.

[ncbeerbrewer]

I just started researching burners, what is an SQ14?

My linkI have used the SQ14 before with a friend that has it and it works great.The Banjo is very powerful. It burns through propane like its nothing. Its a great burner but I think its overkill personally unless you are brewing 15+ gallon batches. At 5 and 10 it can be a bit much. I have another friend that has one too.

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

I have Zym's exact burner. I originally had a round Bayou burner that was unbelievably loud. That one failed on me on a day when I was brewing so I hit the HD and picked up that square version. It's much quieter than the round one and brings 6-7 gallons of "warm" wort to boiling in about 10 minutes. Never had a "safety shut-off" issue. Cheers.

Ken - I'd love to see "where the magic happens" at your house. you should go post over in my brew space thread

[gumballhead]

this guy right HERE. You can pick them up at Home Depot for about $40-50 I think. I like it b/c it has 4 legs and a large flat surface so pretty much any kettle you ever use is going to work on it.

I have 3 of those smaller ones on the Brutus. we can bring 10G up to a rolling boil in no time.we bought one of the Big Monster burners to use when we were still using only one Keggle but it was over kill.it would hog the bottle in no time. if you were doing a 90 min pils you had better have extra bottles on hand.if you were doing a 55 gallon brew i'd say use it.imo.

[northbound]

The SQ14 it is, thanks for the input everyone.

[SchwanzBrewer]

The SQ14 it is, thanks for the input everyone.

I got that one too. Perfect for keggles. A five gallon batch went through about 1/4 - 1/3 tank of propane. Make sure the one you get has decent threading for the hose. Mine didn't and i had to borrow a tap to fix it.Cheers,rich

[DaBearSox]

A five gallon batch went through about 1/4 - 1/3 tank of propane.

Holy Lord....

[SchwanzBrewer]

Is that a lot? I had it going full blast for the boil and used it to heat the strike water. Plus I was outside and it was really windy, about 15-20 knots constant. Of course I am just estimating the amount I used based on the weight of the tank, I could be off.Cheers,Rich

[DaBearSox]

Is that a lot? I had it going full blast for the boil and used it to heat the strike water. Plus I was outside and it was really windy, about 15-20 knots constant. Of course I am just estimating the amount I used based on the weight of the tank, I could be off.Cheers,Rich

I get a lot more than 4 uses out of a tank...I use a normal turkey fryer stand, think the burner is around 5000 BTU...it will get me to a boil in 25-35 (5 gal)My last brew day I ran out after a good 4-6 months of brewing on the tank while pissed that it happened with 20 minutes left I was somewhat relieved that I finally stop worrying about when it was going to run out.

[Howie]

I had it going full blast for the boil

For the whole boil?!?! For a 6 gal batch, I crank it to get the boil going, and then back it way off. I turn it just about as low as it will go, and it keeps a boil going.Anyone tried the new Blichmann burners?? They look awesome!

[SchwanzBrewer]

For the whole boil?!?! For a 6 gal batch, I crank it to get the boil going, and then back it way off. I turn it just about as low as it will go, and it keeps a boil going.Anyone tried the new Blichmann burners?? They look awesome!

It was my first time doing all grain and first time using a keggle and burner. I did end up boiling off a gallon more than I thought I would, but its beer and we'll just have to see how it turns out in couple weeks.Cheers,Rich

[BarelyBrews]

For a 6 gal batch, I crank it to get the boil going, and then back it way off. I turn it just about as low as it will go, and it keeps a boil going.

This is what i do, usually atleast six brewing sessions(Heat mash water/sparge/and boil)per propane tank.I also like to keep a back up tank.I would like a new burner but not at those usage rates.

Edited by Kegdude, 20 February 2010 - 07:47 PM.