Burco Boiler

[ferretmanabu]

For those who use Burco boilers, has there been any issue with damage to the filament or cleaning issues? Im looking to get one but worried that the fat/scum etc will damage the boiler and it may not last long.
Thanks.

 

[FISH BOY]

Had mine a couple of years with no issues. Been a while since Ive had it out, but believe the heating element is located underneath so all your cleaning is just a big vat.

Would check it but a pals borrowing it.

 

[arron]

I use 1 , like you say the element is exposed in the bottom, but have never had an issue , just a good swill out with warm water and a bit of fairy

 

[Alantoo]

Have a look at the Vigo fruit website...we have one of their stainless steel pasteurisers which doubles as a steamer juice extractor for wine making with thermostatic control and add on drip tray and colander.

The element is external/underneath the tank so it is easy clean...the tank is around Ø14" Ø350mm and 11-1/2" 290mm deep.

Alan

Pasteurisers | Brewing Kettles | Preserve Fruit, Juice and Cider for Bottling

Food grade stainless steel pasteurisers ideal for small scale and home use. Can also be used as a brewing kettle for beer making.

www.vigopresses.co.uk

 

[stalker.308]

I use a gas burco boiler, so you have no exposed elements.

 

[Deutsch - Drahthaar]

I have two (one small for roe and large for reds) electric ones and they come new with a cover that sits at the bottom so the element itself shouldn’t be exposed. However, the guard may have gone missing in your case. I add a little soap powder after the boil to clean occasionally before storage. Some people add a little soap powder in the boil to help remove the flesh and sinew from the skull but I have found this weakens the skull once dried out.

 

[Paul 600]

This could be what your looking for?

Sold: - Large Trophy Prep Boiler

240v Ham boiler. 46cm x 47cm internal. Ideal for boiling trophies. £150 collected. May be able to deliver local.Item is in Sudbury.

www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk

 

[Hairysausagefingers]

I did a red for a mate recently (first one... long story) and resorted to my 25litre brewing bucket which I had set up with a couple of cheap kettle elements (£6 from Asda) fixed inside at the bottom. It worked a treat and I only used a single element for this particular "mash" as I kept tripping the circuit breaker with two on. Very effective and lots of room.

 

[Hairysausagefingers]

 

[ferretmanabu]

Thanks for all the replies. I found an original 30L Burco for £20 on Facebook Marketplace. Doesn't have a lid but I won't be needing one anyway and brings it up to boil just fine.