Propane in the rain

[mr hoppy]

Stupid question maybe, but I've just ordered a gas boiler and propane regulator from Hamilton's and with the lovely weather we get at this time of year I was wondering what outdoor brewers do when it rains?

[Greg2013]

Put up an umbrella?

[Shane Phelan]

Brew in the doorway. If you have garage door even better.

[Will_D]

Have a look here:

Here's the link to flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrfc_photos/sets/72157632849035822/

In short, Man Up, Put a lid on the boiler and brew away

The Ribeye was supposed to be "Slow marinaded" not F***ing "Snow Marinaded"

However the simplest form of teporary roof would make a huge difference to the outdoor brewing experience

[Ciderhead]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVBGa9R0Jpw

[LordEoin]

That's dedication!
And a really cool looking stand   

[newToBrew]

why not pick up one of those cheap gazebo do das for @ 20 quid ?
* edit - just watched the video !! Class !!

[mr hoppy]

Have a look here:
In short, Man Up, Put a lid on the boiler and brew away

Ha ha. [smiley=laugh.gif]

Would DMS not be a potential problem though with a lid on the pot, say if you were using pilsner malt as I often would?

[Blackbrew]

Stupid question maybe, but I've just ordered a gas boiler and propane regulator from Hamilton's and with the lovely weather we get at this time of year I was wondering what outdoor brewers do when it rains?

Butane might be a better than option than propane as you can use it in more enclosed spaces than propane. Could always move the brew into the kitchen if it gets really wet out mid brew session.

[Ciderhead]

As long as temp is above 5 degrees butane is a better option and has more advantages than propane and is also more readily available

[Damo]

Hmmm..

I seem to remember a debate on this

I think the conclusion was that propane burns harder and faster than butane.
edit: (I mean that in a tough guy sort of way )

Propane is widely available under the guise of 'Patio gas'

I think this is why nearly all gas bbq's and heaters are propane powered.

Tho, thats just my memory of it! I could be wrong

[Ciderhead]

Propane performs better at low temps, butane per vol is more efficient and cheaper

[Will_D]

Butane might be a better than option than propane as you can use it in more enclosed spaces than propane. Could always move the brew into the kitchen if it gets really wet out mid brew session.

Says Who?

WRONG! A lot of rural communitoes have propane gas cookers.  They are supplied by Large bottlers located OUTSIDE the house.

These are like ordinary natural gas cookers ( like the townies have but they may be rejetted to suit Propane) and so have all the safety features of a mains gas cooker.

The reason BBQs and big burners are NOT allowed in houses is to do with Safety.

They tend NOT to be fitted with flame failure devices like ALL gas cookers/appliances fitted in a house. If the flame blows out the gas still flows.

Enter the kitchen with a ciggy or turn on the light and Boom NO house.

I know Some BBQs and some gas rings have a FFD but not all!

Its about gas safety NOT Carbon Monoxide poisoning

Propane has a slightly higher HeatValue ( 50.5 as opposed to 49.5 or so MJ/Kg ) but in cold weather like today you might not even get any butane to flow out of the bottle (Boiling point -1C )

[Blackbrew]

Butane might be a better than option than propane as you can use it in more enclosed spaces than propane. Could always move the brew into the kitchen if it gets really wet out mid brew session.

Says Who?

WRONG! A lot of rural communitoes have propane gas cookers.  They are supplied by Large bottlers located OUTSIDE the house.

These are like ordinary natural gas cookers ( like the townies have but they may be rejetted to suit Propane) and so have all the safety features of a mains gas cooker.

The reason BBQs and big burners are NOT allowed in houses is to do with Safety.

They tend NOT to be fitted with flame failure devices like ALL gas cookers/appliances fitted in a house. If the flame blows out the gas still flows.

Enter the kitchen with a ciggy or turn on the light and Boom NO house.

I know Some BBQs and some gas rings have a FFD but not all!

Its about gas safety NOT Carbon Monoxide poisoning

Propane has a slightly higher HeatValue ( 50.5 as opposed to 49.5 or so MJ/Kg ) but in cold weather like today you might not even get any butane to flow out of the bottle (Boiling point -1C )

Think I read it on Beoir somewhere ....

[Ciderhead]

Dont sweat it Blackbrew what do they know they were using big yella butane tanks for their BBQ and boil in falling snow and close to zero temps at their co-op brewday   
http://www.nationalhomebrewclub.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1360796286/75