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Beertooth BBQ All Star

Joined: 03 Nov 2007 Posts: 5813 Location: Central Washington
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Posted: Wed Feb 22 12 12:22 pm Post subject: Okay, I need burner recommendations! |
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I have a basic home made disco that I got from a friend.
I have always used my small turkey fryer burner, but I would like something that is a little bigger.
I have seen some nice large banjo burners on here.
What do you all use for burners?
I am looking for a large, adjustable one. Maybe with two rings? Inner & outer?
Where can I get a good deal?
I am itching for a small project now that the weather is getting a bit nicer, and would like to build a multipurpose burner.  _________________ Camp Chef Pro90 Stove w/ Griddle
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GF BBQ Super Pro

Joined: 30 Apr 2011 Posts: 2792 Location: Greenwich, CT.
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Posted: Wed Feb 22 12 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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Beertooth, I've been using similar burners. I got the adjustable regulator with it.
I ordered from Agrisupply.
I'll get more info for you if you want. |
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Awning Guy BBQ Pro

Joined: 23 Aug 2008 Posts: 760 Location: Riverside Ca.
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kempshark Newbie
Joined: 07 Jul 2008 Posts: 42 Location: St Petersburg, FL
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Posted: Sat Feb 25 12 4:17 pm Post subject: |
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Is it possible to get too powerful of a burner for a discada? I see that one on the AgriSupply site is 100,000 btu. I was looking to get the most powerful burner I can for when I finally get myself a discada, but I don't want to make a mistake...... |
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Maniac BBQ Super Pro

Joined: 02 Oct 2010 Posts: 2432 Location: Pa
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Posted: Sat Feb 25 12 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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Kempshark....What you have to look at is adjust-ability. Did not look at the one you mentioned. 100,000 is probably max setting .....you need to know min setting to make that call. Good luck. _________________ RF Smoker
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GF BBQ Super Pro

Joined: 30 Apr 2011 Posts: 2792 Location: Greenwich, CT.
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Posted: Sat Feb 25 12 6:38 pm Post subject: |
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kempshark wrote: | Is it possible to get too powerful of a burner for a discada? I see that one on the AgriSupply site is 100,000 btu. I was looking to get the most powerful burner I can for when I finally get myself a discada, but I don't want to make a mistake...... |
kempshark, If you order the high pressure , adjustable regulator you should be all set. |
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Maniac BBQ Super Pro

Joined: 02 Oct 2010 Posts: 2432 Location: Pa
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Posted: Sun Feb 26 12 12:02 am Post subject: |
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Thanks gf....could you post the model for me i'm looking for a few more...thanks _________________ RF Smoker
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GF BBQ Super Pro

Joined: 30 Apr 2011 Posts: 2792 Location: Greenwich, CT.
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Posted: Sun Feb 26 12 1:06 am Post subject: |
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Maniac, Sorry links make me nuts, I'm computer stupid.
I'll give you item #'s on what I've been using.
#30295 170,000 btu high pressure burner $7.99
#41678 high pressure adjustable reg. $14.49
They seem to work very well for me, BWTFDIK.
It goes from warming up to jet engine sound.
If you need more info, let me know. |
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thekl0wn

Joined: 01 Jun 2011 Posts: 12 Location: PoCo, IN
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Posted: Mon Apr 09 12 9:59 pm Post subject: |
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GF wrote: | Maniac, Sorry links make me nuts, I'm computer stupid.
I'll give you item #'s on what I've been using.
#30295 170,000 btu high pressure burner $7.99
#41678 high pressure adjustable reg. $14.49
They seem to work very well for me, BWTFDIK.
It goes from warming up to jet engine sound.
If you need more info, let me know. |
I just got those two parts in the mail from AgriSupply... Though they're not mounted, the pyro in me couldn't help but test them out. Yes, they're capable of some SERIOUS jet noise. Giggity. _________________ Something Witty |
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SoEzzy Site Admin

Joined: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 13183 Location: SLC, UT
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Posted: Tue Apr 10 12 4:20 am Post subject: |
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You could always use a "large turkey fryer burner"!  _________________ Here's a change Robert.
I still work here! |
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k.a.m. BBQ Mega Star

Joined: 12 Dec 2007 Posts: 26012 Location: Southeast Texas.
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Posted: Tue Apr 10 12 7:01 pm Post subject: |
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Robert, I recommended a 6" low pressure burner to try like this one Burner to Troy it is all you need for a disco in my opinion.
Or you could get creative and build your own burner if your looking for a fun project.
 _________________ Always remember slow and steady wins the race.
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TrailerBuilder BBQ Super Pro
Joined: 08 Feb 2010 Posts: 3151 Location: Springfield MO
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Posted: Sat Apr 14 12 11:19 pm Post subject: |
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I went with the burner that Kevin talked about and I think it works great. If you crank the pressure to it, it does experiecne a crazy uneven flame, but I have yet to cook anything on my disc that needs that much heat, so its no problem. The 6" size gives a good uniform heat in the center of your disc. It works really well and I would recommend it to anyone building a disc.  _________________ X2 Finished Build
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seattlepitboss BBQ Pro
Joined: 28 Oct 2008 Posts: 573 Location: Seattle, Washington
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Posted: Sun Apr 15 12 11:21 am Post subject: |
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I was at a swap meet in Tacoma, Washington today. I had heard about the place that sells Mexican cooking stuff. They said they carry big comals and burners and stands. I found the stall, and they sure do. They have the now-familiar Alpha burners like we've all been buying off Amazon for $30-40 in the last few months. They also had a high pressure version of the same type of burner for about $65 which got me excited, although I didn't buy one. Tonight, googling, I can only find vague references to it online. The regular Alpha burner has a low and a high heat setting, basically one ring or both, but neither has a very substantial flame. When I get a lot of liquid coming out of my meat I sometimes want to really goose the heat to reduce the liquid.
I might try one of those Alpha high pressure burners sometime. They say "high pressure" right on the box and are for sure made by Alpha. The box is bigger than the one that Amazon sent me my Alpha burner in, too.
Didn't take a picture, sorry.
They had some out-friggin-rageous stainless comals too.
Next time I go I'll bring my camera.
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KAKid BBQ Super Pro

Joined: 30 Oct 2009 Posts: 1454 Location: Huron, South Dakota
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Posted: Wed Apr 18 12 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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I've got that "small" burner(BG10) with adjustable regulator on both my turkey fryer and 10 gal chili cooker. They both do double duty for my 22" Disco cooks, and provide all the heat I need. I found myself thinking bigger is better , but decided not to mess with success. YRMV. _________________ I was taught to respect my elders. It's just getting harder to find them.
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