I used big stock pots to make around 5 gallons of sauce at a time will it hold the weight?
1653742
We have used a max of 3 gallons *or around 30 lbs without issue...while our pots are 5 gal...we chose not to stress this wonderful appliance. Water runs around 8lbs per gallon..so we add around 6 lbs max of stuff....one of our 5 gallon pots for some reason does not work..appliance doesn't turn on...could be the stainless is not stainless but aluminum? We use the ap[pliance for many chores since we can set set time and temp, and buzz off to do other things.btw, we do some poachings in black iron...no issue.
1653743
We have used a max of 3 gallons *or around 30 lbs without issue...while our pots are 5 gal...we chose not to stressthis wonderful appliance. Water runs around 8lbs per gallon..so we add around 6 lbs max of stuff....one of our 5 gallon pots for some reasondoes not work..appliance doesn't turn on...could be the stainless is not stainless but aluminum? We use the ap[pliance for many chores since we can set set time and temp, and buzz off to do other things.btw, we do some poachings in black iron...no issue.
126219
The cooking surface is about 11" in diameter and the feet are hard rubber. I put two 50 lb. barbell plates on it without any issues. I think it can hold twice that.
916195
I don't know the maximum amount but I've had five gallons on it in a big pot with no concerns. I feel confident that it could handle much more.
1753919
I haven't actually put a 15 gallon pot on the unit. But assuming a diameter of approximately 15 inches, yes it should take the weight just fine. If the bottom is the thin gauge them at high setting it should be used only for boiling water because it will scorch anything else it's on the bottom. It's that powerful.
830433
I think that this would hold the griddle and then some. I use it with a 3 gal. Preasure cooker with over 16 lbs of liquid in it and holds it just fine. The legs and the whole unit is well built in my opinion.
2000778
It should be okay. I use it in the kitchen to hold a lot of different cooking sauces and oils which are quite heavy.
1152165
I don't think it will be sturdy enough. Maybe a small pot, like a sauce pan will work.
1336827
The only restriction in the manual is that the unit uses a 14" 10 1/2 Qt pot. I would say from what I use it for to melt lead it can hold quite a load, But 10 1/2 qts is about 20 3/4 lbs. So its up to you. I try not to add too much material and limit it to about 25 to 30 lbs. Remember that a gallon of water weighs 8.3 lbs. You go from there. Remember also its a cooker not a fryer and if you deep fry anthing you will need a thermometer to regulate the temp. Have fun.
153973
I have 1 Large Pot weighing about 8 to 10 lbs on top shelf and 1 medium plant on next shelf followed by a small plant, don't think you would be able to get 3 large, not because of weight, but purely because of size and closeness of the individual tables.
1534596
It could hold it as long as they were small to medium and light weight. I wouldn't put very heavy pots on it. But small to medium would be fine.
267372
There is only my husband and myself. I have cooked smaller portions of stew in this. The cast iron maintains the temperature so you can have less product inside, and is holds a temperature without fear of burning. A five quart would probably suit you well but this is great if you ever want to make a big pot roast, entertain, or make extra to put aside. I guess the question is - why too large? A shortage of storage space would be my only reason to scale down.
1329668
I don't know how much it will hold in pounds, but I've had a 16" stell frying pan, a 2 qt sauce pan, and a coffee pot all cooking on it at once, with no issues. I've also used 12" cast iron skillets and dutch ovens on it with no problems.
1435208
it should hold 5 full gallons, but if you put 5 full gallons in it you won't have room to stir.... I would recommend using for no more than 4 gallons... maybe 4.5
1995585
I use an 8 gallon pot with as much as 7 gallons for my boils and it handles it just fine.
1546819
Based on my experience wit this unit, if you add a 5 gallon fuel can that will weight about 40 pounds, plus the can I think you would have problems. Overall, this is a good product for the planned use, but I would be very hesitant to add 40 plus pounds to it, especially if you plan on going off road with it.
1302675
Yes! I am pretty sure that this can hold very large, or very heavy pots. It is VERY sturdy. I am confident that cookware size wouldn't be an issue with this awesome stove :)
237290
It is heavy duty so it will hold up well.I have Anolon heavy duty pots and pans and have no complaints.