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New Boiling Rig
Posted on 3/21/17 at 2:57 pm
Posted on 3/21/17 at 2:57 pm
Getting ready to purchase my first boiling rig. Any recs on pot, burner, and regulator? Something more substantial than they Walmart/Home Depot value set. One sack at a time is sufficient.
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Posted on 3/21/17 at 3:01 pm to King George
Posted on 3/21/17 at 3:06 pm to King George
Depends on budget, the minimum I would go with is:
Pot: Aluminum 100qt (Academy has them)
Burner: Double jet Burner
Regulator: min 20psi
ETA: Double jet burner with 20psi reg and 100qt pot should run you under $200
Pot: Aluminum 100qt (Academy has them)
Burner: Double jet Burner
Regulator: min 20psi
ETA: Double jet burner with 20psi reg and 100qt pot should run you under $200
This post was edited on 3/21/17 at 3:10 pm
Posted on 3/21/17 at 3:09 pm to surprisewitness
Really 100 qt minimum?
I get by with an 80qt just fine.
Double jet burners you can find on Amazon for less than $50.
I get by with an 80qt just fine.
Double jet burners you can find on Amazon for less than $50.
Posted on 3/21/17 at 3:10 pm to Saskwatch
Any particular brands that might be better than others? Honestly, there doesn't seem to be a lot to choose from.
This post was edited on 3/21/17 at 3:11 pm
Posted on 3/21/17 at 3:18 pm to Saskwatch
quote:kids nowadays think you need a 100-120 quart pot to boil anything crawfish. i have boiled a ton of sacks in a 60 quart pot easily.
Really 100 qt minimum?
I get by with an 80qt just fine.
Double jet burners you can find on Amazon for less than $50.
Posted on 3/21/17 at 3:29 pm to King George
I have an Academy Special pot that's 12 years old. When it croaks I'm getting either an 80 or 100 quart rocket pot.
I have a 32 jet natural gas burner that I'm pretty happy with, it's quiet, I don't have to go out and buy propane and I never run out. That said, I boiled a ton a crawfish with a single jet and I don't thing you need anything more than that.
I have a 32 jet natural gas burner that I'm pretty happy with, it's quiet, I don't have to go out and buy propane and I never run out. That said, I boiled a ton a crawfish with a single jet and I don't thing you need anything more than that.
Posted on 3/21/17 at 3:32 pm to King George
Bayou Classic Double Jet
This is the one I have. I got it for a cheaper price than what is listed (Maybe bought it as a warehouse deal?). Id be happy paying the $60 as listed if I had to do it over again.
This is the one I have. I got it for a cheaper price than what is listed (Maybe bought it as a warehouse deal?). Id be happy paying the $60 as listed if I had to do it over again.
Posted on 3/21/17 at 3:38 pm to CarRamrod
The size if the ice chest you house them in for the dust and steam is far more important.
Posted on 3/21/17 at 3:52 pm to Saskwatch
quote:Did you replace the regulator it came with? What size pot are you using with it?
Bayou Classic Double Jet
Posted on 3/21/17 at 3:53 pm to CarRamrod
quote:
kids nowadays think you need a 100-120 quart pot to boil anything crawfish. i have boiled a ton of sacks in a 60 quart pot easily.
Sure, you can boil a whole sack in a 60 qt pot, but some people like to cook all of their fixings in the same pot as the crawfish. If you do that, and you like a lot of fixings (not just corn and potatoes) then I'd recommend 100 qt at least. I have an 80, and wish I had a little bit more room as I can't do a full sack and all the veggies that I like.
Posted on 3/21/17 at 3:58 pm to King George
quote:
Did you replace the regulator it came with? What size pot are you using with it?
It comes with a 20 PSI regulator, so no.
I hear that propane tanks for double jets often freeze up. I know one solution is to leave the tank in a shallow tub of water while you have the burner going.
Posted on 3/21/17 at 3:59 pm to King George
quote:
Did you replace the regulator it came with? What size pot are you using with it?
Nope, same regulator it came with. Might replace in future but I haven't felt the need to.
I have an 80qt. I don't think an 100qt is a bad thing but if your only boiling a couple sacks at a time I don't find it necessary.
Posted on 3/21/17 at 4:12 pm to Saskwatch
quote:
Nope, same regulator it came with.
quote:So no problems heating up the 80 qt pot with one sack in it with a 20 PSI regulator? It think that's sufficient myself but I keep hearing "You need a 60 PSI regulator" from everyone I know.
I have an 80qt.
Posted on 3/21/17 at 4:20 pm to King George
Nope no issues. But I'm boiling in the back yard with friends. If I ever got aggravated with it I could go to my neighborhood ACE and pick up a higher capacity but haven't felt the need to.
If I was boiling multiple sacks every weekend I would spring for better equipment. For the 5-10 times a year I boil crawfish or crabs my stuff is fine.
If I was boiling multiple sacks every weekend I would spring for better equipment. For the 5-10 times a year I boil crawfish or crabs my stuff is fine.
This post was edited on 3/21/17 at 4:23 pm
Posted on 3/21/17 at 4:36 pm to CarRamrod
quote:
i have boiled a ton of sacks in a 60 quart pot easily.
add to this in the same 60qt pot and burner since 1987, and I was using boiling nets for all those years. Just recently got an aluminum strainer for my pot.
Posted on 3/21/17 at 4:42 pm to SUB
quote:then you must be putting 230 pounds of "veggies" in there. I put plenty of sausage, onions, garlic, etc. in an 80 qt pot.
I have an 80, and wish I had a little bit more room as I can't do a full sack and all the veggies that I like.
Posted on 3/21/17 at 6:03 pm to King George
quote:
Any particular brands that might be better than others?
King Kooker is what I use
I tried a Bayou Classic burner once and it just never did work right, so I've stayed away from that brand. Others use them just fine.
Posted on 3/21/17 at 11:32 pm to King George
Academy 100qt w/ Burner
I got this one last year. So far I'm happy with the purchase. Can fit 1.5 sacks with fixings, but a little bit tight. I might be putting too many extras. I plan on doing only a sack at a time in the future. Boils fairly quick with the stock 10 psi regular.
I bought a gift card that was about 15% from a gift card site before going in to Academy, so it turned out to be a good deal.
I got this one last year. So far I'm happy with the purchase. Can fit 1.5 sacks with fixings, but a little bit tight. I might be putting too many extras. I plan on doing only a sack at a time in the future. Boils fairly quick with the stock 10 psi regular.
I bought a gift card that was about 15% from a gift card site before going in to Academy, so it turned out to be a good deal.
Posted on 3/22/17 at 7:37 am to akimoto
100 QT rocket pot
double jet burner w/ 60lb regulator
and a 40" stainless steel stir spoon
double jet burner w/ 60lb regulator
and a 40" stainless steel stir spoon
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