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Title: New Aluminium Base Pot
Post by: littlechilie on August 07, 2014, 11:26 AM
Hi all just thought I would share my new gravy pan with you all, I was looking on a known auction sight for a used heavy duty Aluminium pan.
The prices I encountered were high and overpriced, after searching around I found this!
It arrived next day even after selecting 3-5 day postage, the pan is all I wanted@4mm heavy gage and comes with a lid. For just over 30? it's a steal.

Here's a link and a photo of my new Pan in case anyone is in need like me :)

Klassic Flat Base 30cm Casserole Curry stockpots Aluminium Cooking Pan Saucepan Pot
by Klassic
Link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00EFYIJAA (http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00EFYIJAA)
Title: Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
Post by: Madrasandy on August 07, 2014, 11:49 AM
Nice looking pan LC , I am due an basepan update in the coming months, I shall certainly consider buying this one
Title: Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
Post by: littlechilie on August 07, 2014, 12:05 PM
It's a Real Beast Andy :) can't wait to fire it up!
Title: Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
Post by: london on August 07, 2014, 08:57 PM
Nice looking pot but 19 liters is far too big for my needs.
Title: Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
Post by: Garp on August 07, 2014, 09:19 PM
Nice and shiny :)

But like London, I have no need for something like that - but enjoy :)
Title: Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
Post by: Madrasandy on August 07, 2014, 09:28 PM
Is a little on the large side for me too, you what they say about the size of a mans pot....(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=13168.0;attach=3863;image)
Title: Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
Post by: littlechilie on August 07, 2014, 10:14 PM
Haha just wish I could fit it in my trousers !!  ;D Oops I meant cupboard  :D
Title: Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
Post by: london on August 07, 2014, 10:35 PM
Nice and shiny :)

But like London, I have no need for something like that - but enjoy :)
I have enough stuff I don't need like 4 cut throat razors, 5 safety razors to name but a few, more power to you and enjoy.
Title: Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
Post by: chewytikka on August 09, 2014, 10:31 PM
LC
Great looking Pot
Some places try and charge an extra tenner for the lid, so at
Title: Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
Post by: littlechilie on August 09, 2014, 10:37 PM
Chewy nearly spot on there I think it's 16l, no not yet but hope to fill it up this week if I can get the time.
Yep I thought it was a bargain after looking at the used prices. :o nuts
Regards.
Title: Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
Post by: George on August 09, 2014, 11:40 PM
I bought a very large, very well made stock pot from Wilko a couple of weeks ago and it cost only GBP16, so GBP32.93 (incl p/p) for aluminium is twice what I paid for stainless steel.

Here's the product I have:

http://www.wilko.com/pots+pans/wilko-stock-pot-12l/invt/0322498?VBMST=stock%20pot&VBMST=stock%20pot&VBMTC=1c9eed5033a7e34b07409182aad148c1 (http://www.wilko.com/pots+pans/wilko-stock-pot-12l/invt/0322498?VBMST=stock%20pot&VBMST=stock%20pot&VBMTC=1c9eed5033a7e34b07409182aad148c1)

They say it holds 12L but that's incorrect - it holds 14L comfortably and 15 litres at close to capacity.
Title: Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
Post by: littlechilie on August 09, 2014, 11:50 PM
Looks real nice George and I guess it's a great stainless steal pot to use! In fact I have a couple like this.

But I am paying for 4mm heavy gauge catering Aluminium and it's not cheap unfortunately. Used pots normally sell at the cost I managed to purchase this at.
Cheers :)
Title: Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
Post by: George on August 10, 2014, 10:16 AM
littlechillie - you are right that 4mm aluminium is a far better material if you need to use the pot for much more than simply heating liquid. I also like the chunky, commercial look of your pot and, for what it is, GBP32.93 (incl p/p) is good value.

But for making base sauce where you start with loads of water and never let any sauce boil down to anywhere near dry, I suggest the Wilko pot is a bargain, and more than adequate.

One or two reviews on the Wilko web page are correct in that ingredients may burn if mis-using the stainless pot for much shallow frying, but who needs to use a 15 litre stock pot for shallow frying?

They are also correct that the base is not flat. The central area is inset for some reason.  It's perfect for my gas hob.
Title: Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
Post by: littlechilie on August 10, 2014, 11:00 AM
Morning George, thanks for the detailed explanation above. Agreed that both are worth having for there different uses :)
I really wanted the larger thicker pan for a variety of things! I bulk cook in the kitchen a lot, and also wanted a good pan for pre-cook veg and rice on a large scale.
Cheers.
Title: Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
Post by: london on August 10, 2014, 03:17 PM
Chewy nearly spot on there I think it's 16l, no not yet but hope to fill it up this week if I can get the time.
Yep I thought it was a bargain after looking at the used prices. :o nuts
Regards.
High Quality Size: 30cm 12" x 7.5" H 19 Ltr approx
From the amazon ad it's says 19ltr approx.
Title: Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
Post by: Gav Iscon on August 10, 2014, 04:38 PM
Chewy nearly spot on there I think it's 16l, no not yet but hope to fill it up this week if I can get the time.
Yep I thought it was a bargain after looking at the used prices. :o nuts
Regards.
High Quality Size: 30cm 12" x 7.5" H 19 Ltr approx
From the amazon ad it's says 19ltr approx.

'Ye canna bend the laws of physics'
I think thats a typing error as it say 12" 30 cm and 7.5"  H which is roughly 19cm

So volume of a cylinder = r
Title: Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
Post by: Madrasandy on August 10, 2014, 04:42 PM
Hark at you  :)
Title: Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
Post by: Garp on August 10, 2014, 05:15 PM

So volume of a cylinder = r
Title: Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
Post by: Garp on August 10, 2014, 05:20 PM
By the way - I found how to include the Pi symbol......

(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/f1c409dcb756e022c4e1620fb2504793.png) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#f1c409dcb756e022c4e1620fb2504793.png)

I think you left the 'e' off mate :)
Title: Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
Post by: Salvador Dhali on August 10, 2014, 05:32 PM
By the way - I found how to include the Pi symbol......

(http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/pics/f1c409dcb756e022c4e1620fb2504793.png) (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/imagehost/#f1c409dcb756e022c4e1620fb2504793.png)

I think you left the 'e' off mate :)

He did indeed!

Title: Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
Post by: Garp on August 10, 2014, 05:35 PM
Hahahahaha.....
Title: Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
Post by: Madrasandy on August 10, 2014, 05:40 PM
hahahaha SD  ;D
Title: Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
Post by: Gav Iscon on August 10, 2014, 05:53 PM
Quality SD
Title: Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
Post by: littlechilie on August 10, 2014, 07:45 PM
Right I'm off to measure this big boy!
Title: Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
Post by: littlechilie on August 10, 2014, 07:56 PM
Ok I have just filled the pot up to the useable mark, you can see this rim in the photo about an inch below the lip.

Looks like amazon and the rest of us are all wrong!

Anyone like to hazard a guess? ;)
Title: Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
Post by: littlechilie on August 10, 2014, 08:03 PM
Gaviscon I missed your post , sorry   :-\

Yep your spot on at 13 l and filled to the usable mark is 11l  ;D Yay ! Well worked out there!

This puts it as a very usable pot for making Base, in fact I better order another !! ;)
Title: Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
Post by: Secret Santa on August 10, 2014, 08:48 PM
Pi cubed    ;D

(http://moblog.net/media/s/t/v/stv/square-pie.jpg)
Title: Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
Post by: Gav Iscon on August 10, 2014, 10:47 PM

Actually, Gav, I'm quite impressed. Who'd have thought that Geordies were taught such useful stuff :) I thought the Geordie education was all about disabling alarm systems and hot-wiring cars - just goes to show how wrong you can be...........

That education takes place up the road from you in Glasgow. I remember when it was city of culture in the 90's and they started leaving your car up on books instead of bricks. ;)

And 2 good looking pies there. Desperate Dan would be proud.
Title: Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
Post by: littlechilie on August 12, 2014, 11:14 AM
Bargain! I  Just picked ip 25kg of onions for a couple of pound, so it's time to test this bad boy out :D
Title: Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
Post by: chewytikka on August 12, 2014, 11:20 AM
Now we're talking 8)