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Burner Overkill?
Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 6:34 pm
by 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?
Re: Burner Overkill?
Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 7:47 pm
by jimjohson
imo I think it'll work. just curious got a pic of the burner?
Re: Burner Overkill?
Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:08 pm
by FrozenInTime
If possible, check the BTUs. It could be too low to heat quickly? just a thought.
Re: Burner Overkill?
Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:44 pm
by 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
Re: Burner Overkill?
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 6:28 pm
by 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.
Re: Burner Overkill?
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 7:13 pm
by jimjohson
I think that ought to work
Re: Burner Overkill?
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 7:21 pm
by JimH
It just might. Only one way to find out...