Is there an approximate time to boil 5 or 10 gallons of water? It's more or less the same as the KAB4, right?
1628215
I use keggles. This one is heavier duty and a wider surface. If using kegs - get this guy.
1628216
The KAB6 has the same burner as the KAB4, just with a larger, heavier frame. I'm not sure how long it takes to boil 10 gallons of water, but it's pretty quick.
1628217
Yeah, the difference is in the size of the stand. Same burner as the kab4. I use this with a converted keg brew kettle and modified the burner slightly to work with the elevated bottom of the keg. I can boil 10 gallons in about 20 minutes.
783524
Water boils very quickly...under 5 minutes! I ALWAYS use filtered or bottled water...I think that improves the life of the kettle.
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According to the included instruction in package, Yes. 5 min in boiling water Should do it.
2035717
Hey, I just used this burner to brew beer last night and it took a little longer than a normal stove but it worked really well . I only boiled around 2.5 gallons or so for the brew (in one of those old black canning kettles) and it took around 1.5hrs to start boiling after I steeped some grains and added the malt extract. Im not sure it would do 5 gallons at once, but you dont need to boil 5 gallons if your just doing a single batch of extract beer. I would recommend doing the boil in 2.5-3 gallons (should be plenty, even if you are adding some specialty grains), and then topping it off with cold water when the boil is over (also speeds up the chilling process). Otherwise, if youre boiling outside I have heard rave reviews about those little propane set ups (esp 'the hurricane'). I wanted a burner in my downstairs 'kitchenette' (with minimal fire risk), so this seemed like a good option, and so far it is working out well. Good luck.
921550
It takes about 5-ish minutes for a hard boil. Sooner if you do not want it as scalding.
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I timed, it but I don't remember now maybe around 4 to 4 1/2 minutes, but as one who uses a lot of hot pots both in the country and out, it boils pretty quickly. US wattage was pretty good. I think it is well made and has a switch on bottom for changing voltage, just a little hard to see. My only complaint is it is a little smaller than the Bodum pot that we replace with this new one, since it broke, but it is a good all around choice other than that.
2044643
Unfortunately, the thermometer is too high. If you start with 6.5 gallons, it works for awhile, but the 5 gallons ends up below the mark. However, that has been my only disappointment with the kettle.
783523
it took exactly 5:46.85, now I used cold water out of the tap, and have found that altitude does have an effect on how fast the water boils. my altitude is at 3200ft. hope this helps
1861836
I have no idea.....I use it for camping, with just some sticks and leaves and it boils water in under 10 minutes
1368712
This morning it took exactly 4 minutes to reach 195 degrees F. So I would say 5 minutes for a full boil.
1742588
That depends on how much water you have in the kettle and if the water is warm or cold when you put it in. My guess is it take about two or three minutes, on average. It is definitely faster than a manual kettle on the burner. By the way...I have used electric kettles all my adult life. This is one of the best I have ever had. My friends have admired my kettle and bought one for themselves. So did my church!
1475073
As others have said, smaller batches seem to work better. Mine never boils over when I make 4 cups (2 cups uncooked, using the included measure). For larger amounts I put a glass pie plate under it. This makes any boil-over easy to handle.
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I boiled water below the minimum before, which is about a cup. Nothing was wrong, just boiled faster. Plus it shuts off after its done boiling.
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Well, there's no setting for 205. It's 200, then 212. But tap water (84 in SE Texas summer) to boiling took just under 6 minutes. The light show makes watching a pot boil pass quicker. ;)
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Perhaps I just haven't paid that close attention, as I (like a few of those below)fill my unit as I see it gets to around to 1L left. Thus, it is not when I need the water to be hot, so I am not sitting watching the proverbial pot boil. However, it is pretty quick - under 15 minutes for sure. I am also on cooler well water, but it definitely has not taken more than 15 minutes for 3 full liters of boiling hot water. Once it has boiled, depending on the hold temperature you set, your water will remain hot until you put more cool water in the unit.
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Yes on low , it boils fast also time it 8 min. Perk time & 4min.to Set aside to drain coffee for a perfect cup it,s worth the time!
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I started with a standard 60,0000 btu burner, but found that it took a long time to get to temp on a 10gal batch. I recommend a banjo burner. 240,000btu. It was easy to keep a boil and bring to temp in half the time also it uses less fuel. Hope this answers your question.