Ebay Urns

[kjparker]

I was browsing ebay and came across these:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi...atchlink:top:en

48 litres, with free shipping, and this one comes with a basket, making BIAB a breaze!

IS there any reason I shouldnt go for it?

Anyone got any experience with these ones?

 

[jyo]

There are a few reviews HERE.
It looks like they don't last too long, mate

 

[peaky]

I bought a 30 litre one for a HLT and it's still going after 20 brews. They're pretty crap quality and I'm putting some dollars away for a 40 litre Birko for when the cheap ebay one gives up. Not sure how long it would last for biab, I've never had mine boiling before. For that money I'd pay the extra and get a Birko 40 litre. 8 litres less but heaps better quality

Edit: As scottb says below, I also got rust from leaving water in it over night. Now I don't fill it until I need it and I dry it out with a towel after use to keep the rust at bay.

 

[scbmanner]

Yeah, I bought a 30 litre from this guy. It rusted after a few uses. Admittedly, I had water sitting it overnight on a timer so it was hot when I woke up to brew.. Still, it rusted after 2 uses...

Would recommend it only if you are going to fill and heat immediately and if you dont plan on using it long term.

Cheers...

 

[Rotgut]

...and you can cook your crabs between brews!