220,000 BTU Propane Burner for 20 Gallon Stills

A still is only as good as the heat under it, and a 20 gallon boiler needs real output to get moving. This 220,000 BTU propane burner is matched to that size, putting out enough flame to bring a large wash up to temperature without the frustrating multi-hour wait you get from an undersized cooker.

For distillers who run off-grid, in a shed or anywhere a heavy electric element is not practical, propane keeps things simple: a tank, a burner and you are heating. Just as importantly, a strong burner lets you reach a working boil quickly and then throttle back to a controlled simmer for the run itself, which is exactly the rhythm a clean distillation calls for.

It pairs naturally with a 20 gallon copper still but suits any pot in that range. As with all open-flame heating, keep it outdoors or in a well-ventilated space, well clear of your ferment and any vapor.