Burner Overkill?

[JimH]

So, a little while back I earned a little money by replacing a water heater for an older couple. Their house runs on Natural Gas, but the water heater came with a burner for Propane. Well, I have the burner in my possession, and I have a friend (who also brews) that works at a steel fabricator. A custom burner may be in the works. What does the think about a water heater burner for a brew burner?

[jimjohson]

imo I think it'll work. just curious got a pic of the burner?

[FrozenInTime]

If possible, check the BTUs. It could be too low to heat quickly? just a thought.

[dbrowning]

What size water heater is it?
50 Gallon would be 38K BTU probably
40 gallon about 36K BTU
I think you said your doing 2.5 gallon batches?
Thats plenty

[JimH]

I don't remember if it was a 30 gallon or a 40 gallon. And, the posted BTU on the water heater, is that the actual burner BTU?

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Here is a picture of the burner.

[jimjohson]

I think that ought to work

[JimH]

It just might. Only one way to find out...