Blichmann Floor Burner

Chris Craig · December 02, 2012, 06:08:30 PM

Am I crazy for ordering one of these?

http://noblegrape.ca/?attachment_id=1154

JohnQ · December 02, 2012, 06:12:13 PM

Blichmann actually uses one of those indoors. It's in the BYO mag article he wrote about the perfect brew room.
JQ

chrismccull · December 02, 2012, 06:34:38 PM

They probably work really well, are you getting the leg extensions also?

Chris Craig · December 02, 2012, 06:41:42 PM

Quote from: "chrismccull"They probably work really well, are you getting the leg extensions also?

Not right now. I have a pump, so the height isn't really important for me right now. I just want a good burner. Mine burns too rich so I get soot on everything. Lots of soot.

Chris Craig · December 02, 2012, 06:46:02 PM

Quote from: "JohnQ"Blichmann actually uses one of those indoors. It's in the BYO mag article he wrote about the perfect brew room.
JQ

It would be nice to brew indoors, but I can't see it happening for me.

JohnQ · December 02, 2012, 06:58:43 PM

He includes all the formulas for exhaust and make up air to make it possible in the article. Quite interesting, if one wanted to go that way.

JQ

Kyle · December 02, 2012, 10:12:01 PM

OR.. you could go electric and not risk the CO

Chris Craig · December 07, 2012, 09:54:52 PM

This burner is AWESOME! It's so quiet, I can barely hear it. I can't wait to brew with it on Sunday.

Chris Craig · December 09, 2012, 04:55:46 PM

I used this for the first time today. It's awesome! Lots of power, and super quite. Good purchase!

Richard · December 09, 2012, 05:02:27 PM

Do you notice any increase in efficiency vs. a turkey frier?

Chris Craig · December 09, 2012, 05:51:00 PM

It'll take some time to determine. I used to get about 4 brews from a tank with the old one. This is supposed to be quite a bit more efficient.

fakr · December 09, 2012, 06:28:07 PM

Did it make the bottom of your kettle black?

Chris Craig · December 09, 2012, 06:35:55 PM

Not the Blichmann. The flames on this are pale blue. My old burner was always quite yellow. Too rich.

fakr · December 09, 2012, 06:43:21 PM

perfect. That's what I'm looking for.
Pretty silly that I've spent hundred and hundreds on equipment, and still use a crappy turkey fryer burner.
I need to get one of these.

Chris Craig · December 09, 2012, 06:47:39 PM

I got this from Noble Grape for $169. I couldn't find a better price with shipping. And NG didn't charge me shipping either.

Interesting to note, these are the same burners they use in their Top Tier system. They'll bolt right on.