Huge stainless pan help?

British Red

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I'm looking to source a humongous stainless pan

The ideal would be square or rectangular - 18"+ along the long side by at least 12"

In a circular size at least 12" diameter by 18" tall.

It can't be aluminium as I will be boiling washing soda in it and sterilising beekeeping frames etc.

Its likely to get horribly manky and be reserved for beekeeping so I don't want to spend a fortune.

I have tried surplus shops and restauant suppliers - but to no avail at a price I can afford.......

Anyone got a clue where I could look pretty please?

Red
 

copper_head

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I guess you've looked at gastronorm pans when checking with the catering suppliers?

But might fit the bill at £33 LINK

Only 150mm deep but 20l capacity...

*Edit* Scrap that not wide enough, sorry.
 
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santaman2000

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For the circular one I would have though of the steel and ceramic cannig pots; the ones you sterilize the jars in? Not stainless so I don't know if they'll fit your needs or not.
 

santaman2000

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Does it actually have to be a "pan?" Might you be able to find a similar sized stainless bucket or tub at a farm supply shop?
 

British Red

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I have thought about a strong stainless bucket....

The Makro one sounds okay - but I was hoping not to spend £50 on something that will get filthy on first use and stay that way!
 

Goatboy

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Hi Red,

Have you tried Makro? Don't know exactly where you are but there's a big one in Birmingham. Try THIS page, there's also a store locator HERE.

Hope this helps?

GB.
 

chas brookes

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If there are any scrap metal merchants in your area, they may have an old beer barrel.
Some are stainless, you should be able cut the top of with a disc cutter, and end up with big pot which may be suitable
Chas
 

British Red

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There's this on Ebay currently Hugh.

Collection only but you might get a member local to them to collect on your behalf and courier it to you.

Thats just what I need Steve - would be perfect if only I could get to it :(

I have asked the seller if he would be willing to post - here's hoping!
 

VANDEEN

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I've thought about getting one from this guy in the past but fear they'd be too thin for a camp fire, very cheap though.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320839083...eName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

19 litre is over 12" wide & 11" or so tall, so you would need to flip them over to get a complete soak.

Another option would be to bend some stainless yourself into a shallow tray?

Edit, found a bigger one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STAINLESS..._Kitchen_Cookware_GL&var=&hash=item4abd5f6e18

38.5CM wide x 33CM Tall
 
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British Red

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Thanks for the input guys...I'll keep my fingers crossed for the big catering pan Steve found for now!
 

HillBill

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Make one. Get some cheap stainless sheet,cut to size, weld it up, away you go. You can have whatever size/depth you want then :)

I'm looking to source a humongous stainless pan

The ideal would be square or rectangular - 18"+ along the long side by at least 12"

In a circular size at least 12" diameter by 18" tall.

It can't be aluminium as I will be boiling washing soda in it and sterilising beekeeping frames etc.

Its likely to get horribly manky and be reserved for beekeeping so I don't want to spend a fortune.

I have tried surplus shops and restauant suppliers - but to no avail at a price I can afford.......

Anyone got a clue where I could look pretty please?

Red
 
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