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Propane burner for Crawfish Boil
Posted on 2/23/17 at 5:48 pm
Posted on 2/23/17 at 5:48 pm
For boiling crawfish, how many BTUs should I look for in a propane burner?
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Posted on 2/23/17 at 5:52 pm to Soft_Parade
Mine is 210k I think. It gets a pot going pretty fast
Posted on 2/23/17 at 8:48 pm to Jones
This is the one I have. 180k and it brings an 80qt pot to boil in just under 20 minutes. From rolling boil, when crawfish get dropped in it takes 2m15sec to come to a boil again. Good stuff.
Posted on 2/23/17 at 8:55 pm to Soft_Parade
Just be sure your regulator is not over regulating your flow.
Posted on 2/23/17 at 8:57 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
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Just be sure your regulator is not over regulating your flow.
Posted on 2/23/17 at 9:05 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Our regulator had some kind of mesh screen in it. Took it out because it was way underpowered and now that sucker screams.
Posted on 2/23/17 at 10:18 pm to Jibbajabba
quote:
This is the one I have. 180k and it brings an 80qt pot to boil in just under 20 minutes. From rolling boil, when crawfish get dropped in it takes 2m15sec to come to a boil again. Good stuff.
Can't argue with that!!!
Posted on 2/24/17 at 8:05 am to JodyPlauche
Go old school and run straight hose. lol
Posted on 2/24/17 at 8:09 am to nguyt518
From my experience, it isnt about the burner, it is about the regulator.
My single jet old school bayou classic from 1983 gets a pot to a boil faster than my buddies brand new double jet burner.
Reason why is I bought a 40 psi regulator and he is still using the generic 10psi reg that comes with the pot.
My single jet old school bayou classic from 1983 gets a pot to a boil faster than my buddies brand new double jet burner.
Reason why is I bought a 40 psi regulator and he is still using the generic 10psi reg that comes with the pot.
Posted on 2/24/17 at 8:16 am to Jibbajabba
quote:You need a new regulator. My single jet gets my 80 qt pot boiling right at 10 minutes with a 40psi reg.
This is the one I have. 180k and it brings an 80qt pot to boil in just under 20 minutes
Go to ace hardware and get this:
This post was edited on 2/24/17 at 8:17 am
Posted on 2/24/17 at 11:08 am to lsupride87
What are the tips to prevent the tank from freezing up when using a higher pressure regulator?
I picked up this King Kooker Double Jet from Walmart Clearance for $30, but haven't used it yet. I believe it comes with a 10psi regulator.
I picked up this King Kooker Double Jet from Walmart Clearance for $30, but haven't used it yet. I believe it comes with a 10psi regulator.
This post was edited on 2/24/17 at 11:13 am
Posted on 2/24/17 at 11:10 am to busbeepbeep
quote:Put tank in bucket of water, Spray tank everynow and then when you see frost, wrap tank with towel, or buy a huge tank.
What are the tips to prevent the tank from freezing up when using a higher pressure regulator?
Any of these methods will suffice
Posted on 2/24/17 at 11:12 am to lsupride87
get a 100 qt cajun rocket pot
double jet burner
and the reg and hose (pic aboved)
plus a bigger tank you can get at the hardware store as well
double jet burner
and the reg and hose (pic aboved)
plus a bigger tank you can get at the hardware store as well
Posted on 2/24/17 at 11:15 am to LSUvegasbombed
quote:My pot is special to me. It is my dads first pot he owned. Bought back in the early 80s/late70s. Many a crawfish cooked in it so I will never get rid of it or use another.
get a 100 qt cajun rocket pot
double jet burner
It is an 80qt, and it is tall and skinny as shite
Not nice and round like the new ones of today.This post was edited on 2/24/17 at 11:16 am
Posted on 2/24/17 at 11:17 am to lsupride87
getting a bigger tank though is joy to have
shite can last a while
double jet burner heats the pot much faster
Posted on 2/24/17 at 11:18 am to LSUvegasbombed
quote:Mine boils from 10-15 minutes. I dont want any faster, I need to drink my beer
double jet burner heats the pot much faster
quote:Def getting one for the camp.
getting a bigger tank though is joy to have
Posted on 2/24/17 at 12:18 pm to lsupride87
First of propane is my life and everything I do. If you want to prevent your 20# (5 gallon water capacity) cylinders from freezing you need to manifold two together.
The trick is the second tank must be empty. 20# tanks are convenient but they do not have the sufficient vapor space in them to prevent freezing (boiling too much). I can provide a simple manifold kit to whoever needs them, or point you in the right direction
The trick is the second tank must be empty. 20# tanks are convenient but they do not have the sufficient vapor space in them to prevent freezing (boiling too much). I can provide a simple manifold kit to whoever needs them, or point you in the right direction
Posted on 2/24/17 at 12:25 pm to Propane_Tiger
I don't what any of that means.
Posted on 2/24/17 at 12:33 pm to Fun Bunch
Instead of using one full tank use a tee connection with some hoses and fittings to tie two tanks together. One tank has to be empty
Posted on 2/24/17 at 12:45 pm to Propane_Tiger
not sure if this is common knowledge but my local hardware store says that when exchanging out a tank ast the grocery store, its common knowledge that those tanks are about half to 3\4ths full.
I am guilty of exchanging myself but after he told me that shite, I have never done it again. hell its cheaper to refill anyways.
I am guilty of exchanging myself but after he told me that shite, I have never done it again. hell its cheaper to refill anyways.
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