S/steel pot suppliers

[Scotty]

Having done my first AG yesterday, I have already concluded that a brew length of 23 litres is too little against the time it takes. For a little extra I could double the amount and for that I would need a bigger set-up.

I would rather go all-out and buy stainless and I'm looking for stockpots of 70 litres or more to convert to a boiler/HLT. Ideally I would be after something that can be heated by gas, but willing to convert to electric if needs be.

[Davej]

Snap... Been looking for some S.Steel stock pots that size but they are either out of stock or way too expensive.

I found one at the right price here http://www.buycatering.com/pots-pans-ro ... 419p3.html but they never seem to have stock.
Nordic Optical in Germany doesnt seem to be selling on ebay either which was a shame as they did a very good bain marie that would make a perfect mash tun.

Good luck on the search

Dave

[Waffty]

Nordic still sell via Ebay but for some reason, they only advertise on the French Ebay.

Bought a 70L stock pot two months ago, so know they're still going. Found the link on here somewhere, so give them a try.

Darren

[brewzone]

Here is the link.

Nordic France

[pantsmachine]

Excellent to see this as i have been looking for NO pots to spec size prices for my new set up. I can't access ebay on my offshore pc but will look at this when i get home, cheers guys.

[arturobandini]

Few guys in a thread in the eBay forum were writing off in French as it's on French eBay but if you don't fancy using your best Franglais they still read and write English!

[Scotty]

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I found one at the right price here http://www.buycatering.com/pots-pans-ro ... 419p3.html but they never seem to have stock.

They are 10 minutes down the road from me. I could pop over sometime this week if possible and see what I can do if you like?

[Davej]

Thanks for the offer but think I will check out the stuff in France as I like the insulated pots.

[Johnnyboy]

I also am starting to piece together a 10 gallon set up to start my all grain hobby.

I have already purchased a 38.5 marmite thermo box from Nordic Optical and am wondering whether two 70 litre stainless stock pots from Nordic would be ample as a starting point to make a HLT and boiler(both electric)?

Would this size be sufficient, and are they of good quality?

Cheers for any advice,
John.

[sib67]

I also am starting to piece together a 10 gallon set up to start my all grain hobby.

I have already purchased a 38.5 marmite thermo box from Nordic Optical and am wondering whether two 70 litre stainless stock pots from Nordic would be ample as a starting point to make a HLT and boiler(both electric)?

Would this size be sufficient, and are they of good quality?

Cheers for any advice,
John.

I don't think the 38.5 litre Thermo box will be big enough for a 10 gallon setup - I use the 60 litre version.

I use the 70 litre stockpot as my copper, and the 100 litre as my HLT - although the 70 litre would be fine. I am very happy with the quality of the Nordic Optical pans and Thermo boxes.

[Zatoichi]

Yes the Nordic Optical stuff is very good for the price. My friend has two 70ltr pots and a 70ltr thermos as his mash tun, makes great beer! but he uses gas. Personally i would go with the 70ltr mash thermos as you can make stronger beers

[Johnnyboy]

Thanks for those answers to my questions.

I had asked in a previous post regarding the size of my 38.5 thermos and was told that as long as I do not want to make strong beers (which I dont) it would be sufficient.

Am going to start with 5 gallon batches in the new year anyway until I get the hang of it so that if I make any mistakes I do not end up with large amounts of bad beer to pour away, and only when I feel confident will I move up in size.

Looks like I will be giving Nadne an Email regarding two pots on Monday.

Thanks again,
John.

[johnmac]

I had asked in a previous post regarding the size of my 38.5 thermos and was told that as long as I do not want to make strong beers (which I dont) it would be sufficient.

Yep, I use that size to make 10gall brews. And 70l stockpots will be perfect.

[dcq1974]

Time to buy a Shiney!

[stu-le-brew]

just thought I would contribute my 10 cents worth

I have now all stainless from Nordic I use a 70ltr HLT with an electric immersion, a 70ltr insulated marmite thermo vessel as a mash tun and a 100ltr stock pot for a boiler which I heat with gas. The boiler gives me plenty of room so I usually make 55-60 ltr brews thats finished beer volume. and it takes the same or less time as it used to take using my Burko boiler. Because of the size of the MT I have no limit on alcohol content but my range is usually 4.5-6.5%

The only mod I am thinking about is an immersion element to speedup time to reach boil, and some insulation for the MT and HLT

good luck