Aluminium or steel pot?

[Fu ManBru]

Hi Folks,

Looking at trying a partial next weekend and am gonna buy a larger pot, prob in the 15 to 19 litre range (read a few people on here use the Big W model).

I read somewhere that steel is preferable over aluminium? Is this merely a quality thing or something else?

Cheers

 

[manticle]

Aluminium is fine unless you still believe in the alzheimer's connection.
Lightweight, corrosion resistant and cheaper. Steel is durable and heavy duty, also corrosion resistant so it's preference and budget.

 

[Fu ManBru]

Thanks Manticle,

Budget dictates aluminium. Did a bit of a google on the alzheimers connection and I don't have any concerns.

Hopefully I can post a partial success story on here post brew day.

 

[manticle]

I use both alu and stainless and I have considered getting another alu pot for my kettle just because of weight.
Whichever you go for though, make sure it's quality. I use chefinox 4mm pot for HLT. Bought a cheap 1-2mm pot years ago and cheap to buy was also cheaply made. Chefinox was twice the price but in use so far for 3times as long and counting.

 

[Blind Dog]

I used cheap big W (19L) and Kmart (15L) SS pots for BIAB / LRGs 2 pot and they were fine. So reckon either would be fine for partials too.

 

[djar007]

If you are thinking of using an induction element then you cant use aluminium. Works fine with Stainless steel though.

 

[pk.sax]

Small pot cleaning = no issue

Larger pots, go stainless for easy cleaning with pbw etc, Alu not so good with alkaline cleaners (even dishwasher powder).

In your side though, get the 19$ bigw pot.

 

[Fu ManBru]

I ducked out and picked up a $19 dollar pot from Big W.

Prob upgrade later when I get more experience (and money....yeah right).

Thanks all for your input, I'lll let you know how I get on. Thinking Jets Fat Yak recipe for my first partial.