buffalo boiler

[Dave-Leeds]

Hi guys

has any1 used one of these for biab http://www.nisbets.co.uk/Buffalo-Manual ... il.raction

is this a good price and how good is the boiler

cheers

[AnthonyUK]

They are popular and are often on offer. I paid £105 inclusive delivered.
This thread has some of the common issues that may need to be resolved - viewtopic.php?f=6&t=42675&start=15
As mentioned in the thread I have done both 'upgrades' and haven't had an issue since.

[Dave-Leeds]

Brilliant cheers mate

[LeeH]

They have stopped the production o these in China now, so expect them to come down in price shortly then disappear altogether.

[Dave-Leeds]

Really. Wonder if spares will be avalible if needed

might be worth another option but might be worth a try if price drops a fair bit

[AnthonyUK]

Someone mentioned that there are no spare elements available already.

[Dave-Leeds]

Is it possible to use another element with out cutting a hole so it will still be conceled

[LeeH]

No spares, I spoke to the manufacturer and they will not produce anymore elements.

I doubt you will get an element to fit close enough it will be water tight but I haven't investigated that.

[AnthonyUK]

I don't think it will be too difficult to fit a regular element or two if needs be.

[Dave-Leeds]

Thanks for the info gents. I think i may consider my options about getting a new boiler

[Cpt.Frederickson]

I loved my Buffalo boilers. But I eventually decided to go stock pot like many here. Try homebrew builder, pricey but well worth it!

[Dave-Leeds]

Thinking of just getting a 32ltr brewpot with ball valve and hop strainer from local hbs
and cutting a hole for an element so i can brew with eletric

[bigchris]

I've been using one of these Buffalo for some time now, picked up cheap during a Nisbets sale. About a year ago I started BIAB with it and it works just great. I've read a few threads about problems with the cutout switch being a little too sensitive, and it happened to me once also but usually no problem.

I made an SS false bottom to keep the bag off the element which also works well.