Cheap gumtree urns. dodgy?

[old mike]

Mine also arrived with a dent, but I easily pressed out. Did a 25lt mash yesterday which worked out well. Yes they are a bit thin but do the job.

 

[431neb]

I got mine too and yes it seems pretty thin. I haven't tested it, nor can I compare it to any other urn having never owned one but I think it'll do what I want.

I notice that it has some temperature increments on the dial so it'll be interesting to see how accurate they are.

Also it would be nice if the tap was further away from the temperature control dial.

PS . I set the temp on mine to 70 degrees and I just checked it with a good thermometer and it's reading 76 degrees so it must overshoot a bit.

 

[wereprawn]

I ended up buying this one.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=121385670740

Concealed element . Gets up to temp at better than 1 degree per minute . Quick delivery. Done 2 biab brews in it so far and could not be happier.

Cheers.

 

[crowmanz]

Any one got any updates on these urns after they have put a few batches through?

Trying to decide if I should pull the trigger on these or up my budget to a buffalo urn from nisbets.

 

[Pogierob]

I got a second hand one of these from a fellow ahb member. My 2c is that the quality is what you would expect for a cheap urn, and the tap is in the wrong spot (but too high) but it boils just fine. The one I have is a concealed element.

I obviously prefer my crown but I got this one for a hlt.
If you intend to be brewing for a while then I would up the budget. Whenever I consider brew gear now, a little devil/angel whispers in my ear " the poor man pays twice". It doesn't always have to be top shelf stuff but a few extra coins can go a long way to making sure you enjoy your hobby.

 

[crowmanz]

Cheers Rob,

Almost grabbed a buffalo back when they were $165 +GST+postage now it looks like they are back to $250 http://www.nisbets.com.au/Buffalo-Manual-Fill-Water-Urn-40Ltr/CC193-A/ProductDetail.raction

Will hold out a bit longer, at that price point a birko or crown would be my preference