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Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
« Reply #10 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

They say it holds 12L but that's incorrect - it holds 14L comfortably and 15 litres at close to capacity.
« Last Edit: August 10, 2014, 10:19 AM by George »

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Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
« Reply #11 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.
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Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
« Reply #12 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.

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« Reply #13 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.


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Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
« Reply #14 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
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High Quality Size: 30cm 12" x 7.5" H 19 Ltr approx
From the amazon ad it's says 19ltr approx.

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Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
« Reply #15 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
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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
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Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
« Reply #16 on: August 10, 2014, 04:42 PM »
Hark at you  :)


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Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
« Reply #18 on: August 10, 2014, 05:20 PM »
By the way - I found how to include the Pi symbol......



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

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Re: New Aluminium Base Pot
« Reply #19 on: August 10, 2014, 05:32 PM »
By the way - I found how to include the Pi symbol......



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

He did indeed!




 

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