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[johnpreuss]

I am now in the market for a new burner thanks to the neighbor... I've been looking and I want to get something nicer than what I had. I've narrowed it down to these two but I can't get any real info on BTUs, all I have are dimensions and high and low pressure regulators. Do any of you use either of these and what are your thoughts good/bad/indifferent. I want some thoughts other than my own on these.I typically brew 6 gallon batches with the occasional 11 gallon batch. I use a keggle as a brew pot.

Edited by johnpreuss, 11 December 2012 - 03:59 PM.

[matt6150]

I use the top one. Works just fine for me. I also use a keggle and it fits on top very nicely and solid. I don't know the BTU either but works good for my 5.5 gal. batches. Not to sure about the 11 gallon and how long it would take to boil, but the bottom one looks bigger.

[matt6150]

I will add that I've had it now for 6 years and still in good shape and works like new and I use the crap out of it more than just brewing.

[beach]

I have the top one (sq-14) works just fine. I do 10 gallon batches and it gets the job done.Beach

[positiveContact]

I have the top one (sq-14) works just fine. I do 10 gallon batches and it gets the job done.Beach

yeup! probably not as fast as some but I bet it uses less propane.

[Corbin]

I have the top one (sq-14) works just fine. I do 10 gallon batches and it gets the job done.Beach

yeup! probably not as fast as some but I bet it uses less propane.

Put me in with these two. Love my square. 5 and 10 gallon batches.

[DieselGopher]

Put me in with these two. Love my square. 5 and 10 gallon batches.

Another vote, same story. Converted keg, 5 & 10 gal batches, works just fine.

[Buzz Buzzard]

Where can you buy them still?I cant find them locally at my home depot / lowes.

[Corbin]

Where can you buy them still?I cant find them locally at my home depot / lowes.

Amazon and the big online homebrew stores (Midwest suppiles, Morebeer, Northernbrewer) sell them. I can't offer muc advice on a local non internet store. Got mine at the depot a few years ago..

[SchwanzBrewer]

I use the SQ14. I have 2, 1 for the HLT and one for the BK. They work fine. I do 10 gallons batches all the time. I do wish I had a slightly bigger burner though. If you could combine the second burner with the SQ14 frame that would be ideal for 10 gallon batches. The SQ14 frame is very sturdy. You can get the SQ 14 at homedepot.com only usually. About $50 I think.

[DaveS]

The top one is for (and is equipped with) a low pressure regulator. By law or code, they are silver or gray. I think it puts out about 50,000 BTU. The bottom one has a high pressure (red) regulator and will pump out about 100,000 BTU. I had one of the big ones and it would probably boil 25 gallons in short order. It needs to be throttled way back after the wort comes to a boil. One thing I found with the bigger burner was that it used so much propane, the pressure drop in the tank would cause frost to form below the gas line and then the pressure would drop off. I ended up setting the tank in a tub of warm water and replenished it periodically. I finally converted my burners to NG to eliminate the need to make runs for propane refills and eliminate the possibility of running out during a boil.

[Breakpoint]

I have the bottom one. It does eat through the propane, but my biggest complaint is that it seems to have too much space between the kettle and the actual burner. If I were to do it again, I'd buy Blichmann Floor Burner. It appears to be the same burner, but sturdier stand and less distance between the burner and the kettle.

[bigdaddyale]

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[bigdaddyale]

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Edited by bigdaddyale, 12 December 2012 - 08:01 PM.

[al_bob]

I have the bottom one. It does eat through the propane, but my biggest complaint is that it seems to have too much space between the kettle and the actual burner. If I were to do it again, I'd buy Blichmann Floor Burner. It appears to be the same burner, but sturdier stand and less distance between the burner and the kettle.

One of our club members complains about the same thing. He doesn't like it.

[johnpreuss]

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My old one had the same burner, just different frame. I changed out the 10 psi regulator with a 0-60 adjustable regulator. Used far too much propane, actually messed with the pressure of the tank quite badly.

[DaveS]

My old one had the same burner, just different frame. I changed out the 10 psi regulator with a 0-60 adjustable regulator. Used far too much propane, actually messed with the pressure of the tank quite badly.

Be careful when changing from a low pressure regulator to high. Most burners are designed for either low or high pressure and should be used with the proper regulator. Logic tells us that if more BTU's are needed, the answer is to simply pump in more propane. It's not necessarily true.

[HbgBill]

I bought a Brinkmann Model # 815-4005-S Internet # 202038918 Store SKU # 313884 from Home Depot. it's the same price as their HiPressure BayouClassic.. but puts out WAY more BTU's. I also have an old turkey fryer stove that I use for my HLT cuz it doesn't have to get up to a boil. That one is just too slow.. especially on a windy day.I was going to post a link.. but, I'll have to figure that out.. doesn't work quite as easy as some I've used.

[Breakpoint]

One of our club members complains about the same thing. He doesn't like it.

I actually saw a thread somewhere that someone had modified the burner by chopping down the stands and reconnecting them (welded?) back to the burner but so that the kettle sat much closer to the flame. They loved the burner after they did that. I guess I just need to find a shop to do this for me.

[Poptop]

Second one for me, love it.