Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: JW_Halverson on January 20, 2016, 05:03:55 pm
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I am looking for something I can set over the camp stove to make a lot of hot water AND I can plumb in a garden spigot or somesuch for dispensing the aforementioned hot water. I found some stainless steel 5+ gallon stock pots already plumbed in for beer brewing, but they are too danged expensive.
So, I am tapping the collective genius of some of the planet's best scroungers, re-purposers, and all around box free thinkers on the planet.
Anyone?
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Do you know any good welders?
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how about an old army style or even an old boat gas can?
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Do you know any good welders?
Yeah, and they are all get paid good! LOL, doing this one on the cheap, if possible.
how about an old army style or even an old boat gas can?
If they were new, sure. But no one wants the taste of gasoline in their coffee. I guess I should have said this is for potable water that will be used for coffee and for washing dishes in camp.
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yeah gas and coffee probably not a good mix. I have seen square metal cans, I think used for cooking oil. you might check your local restaurants. ed
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What about a turkey fryer pot? You might be able to find a used one on craigslist.
You can get a new 30 qt turkey fryer pot on the big auction site for under $32 with free shipping.
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Shipping would be pricey, buying local would be better. Why not try a large 40 cal ammo can? Or clean up a 5 gal can used to hold kerosene or thinner? Some have threaded metal spouts. If not, pipe fittings could be installed to plumb it.
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I just checked eBay and a 30 qt turkey fryer pot brand new was $30 with free shipping, a spigot should be easy enough to hook up, only problem i see is it ain't square😈
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Go to a Hardware store and see if they have any metal kegs bulk nails or bolts come in or kegs for bulk chain. Drill a hole smaller then the spigot, screw it in and rubber washer and bolt tight from the inside.
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Are you looking for something like this? I think this may hold more than 5 gallons. How soon do you need it? It might take me a little while to find a box to ship it in. It is your if you want it.
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Here is another photo. I am having trouble with photo bucket so the pictures look weird. I can text you a photo if you want.
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Aluminum makes you fart, people will think you're a vegan >:D >:D
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I do not know if this helps. I saw a beer maker using a water cooler, you know the igloo type with the spout on the bottom for cold water at construction sights or in camp. Apparently you can put in a valve where the spout is and pour your very hot liquid into the cooler to do your dispensing operation. I guess it actually keeps the liquid pretty warm too until you need to start dispensing through the valve. He just used normal stock pots to do his cooking or water heating then transferred it to the cooler.
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Look for stock pots, that's what I use for brewing. Amazon has a SS one for $32.50.
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Are you looking for something like this? I think this may hold more than 5 gallons. How soon do you need it? It might take me a little while to find a box to ship it in. It is your if you want it.
Woohoo! Now that might work! I got a better idea...just bring it with you and Keller when you come out to turkey camp (HINT HINT!)
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Isn't it ironic you'd have trouble with photobucket whilst posting a photo of a bucket?
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Isn't it ironic you'd have trouble with photobucket whilst posting a photo of a bucket?
PAOLIGUY WINS THE INTERNET!!!
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Im dying over here....
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Isn't it ironic you'd have trouble with photobucket whilst posting a photo of a bucket?
I never thought of that but it sure is funny now!
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Yes a water cooler will keep water hot for hours. We use regular coolers to place chicken halves strait from the BBQ rack and it will keep them hot for several hours.