4THALOVE 45 Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 im looking into buying / making a crab cooker this season, just wondering what other members use to cook them. and if home made how and what you used I want something large enough to cook 20 @ a time any ideas, or anyone got one for sale that I might be interested in ? add pics if ya'll got some cheers 4THA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
squirter 0 Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 There is a fella over at Moonta that makes a crab steamer out of 10 gallon kegs. Complete with stainless steel basket. I haven't picked mine up yet, gonna get it at xmas when I'm over there. His name is Len and his number is 0432732414. Poppa Snake, 4THALOVE, netman21 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bishy 1 Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 I really like the look of that crab steamer.... any idea how much they go for? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
squirter 0 Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 You drop $150 in his account, he makes it , then you can either pick it up from him at Moonta or organise for it to get to Adelaide. Mine's been sitting over there since August, so gonna pick it up at Xmas when I go to Wallaroo. Hopefully be able to fill it a few times over Chrissie. Bishy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waspy 3 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Lets hope this year is better than last season or youll be boiling up ol boots 4tha . 4THALOVE 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4THALOVE 45 Posted October 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Lets hope this year is better than last season or youll be boiling up ol boots 4tha . mate I had a cracking season last year this post is from only 8 months agohttp://www.strikehook.com/forum/42-metropolitan/245332-jlo-gets-crabs-from-another-woman#247490 we got between 20 -60 every session, mainly 20 odd as I was only getting em for me and F.In Law and like em fresh so many seemed to struggle but we got amongst em Squirter does that include the burner or just the keg and basket ?cheers 4THA Chief 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squid Flaps 5 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 PMed ya 4tha. Do you want electric or gas? I picked up a large crab pot on sale at Rays a few months back and since i steam 'em i get away with the ol' butane gas burner. To easy. Chief, Poppa Snake and 4THALOVE 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
silaflex 103 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 There is a fella over at Moonta that makes a crab steamer out of 10 gallon kegs. Complete with stainless steel basket. I haven't picked mine up yet' date=' gonna get it at xmas when I'm over there. His name is Len and his number is 0432732414.[attachment=16465']Image.jpg[/attachment]I wonder where he gets his kegs from. netman21 and 4THALOVE 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chief 706 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 I got one o dem ol' 'lectric coppers the ones them grannys used to do the washin' in .Can fit a full spud bag o' yabbies in one cook ....got rid o the lectric element and mounted a big Gas burner under it . Was the primary schools Sav heater upperer ...Hot dog Days.So far I've used it for ...Cooking YabbiesCooking CrabsBoiling water for Dunking chooks in before ya pluck em ....PLUCK I said :woohoo: Done Camping dishes in it .and even bathed a baby in it . Poppa Snake, 4THALOVE and piratepom 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Poppa Snake 1,399 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 I got one o dem ol' 'lectric coppers the ones them grannys used to do the washin' in .Can fit a full spud bag o' yabbies in one cook ....got rid o the lectric element and mounted a big Gas burner under it . Was the primary schools Sav heater upperer ...Hot dog Days.So far I've used it for ...Cooking YabbiesCooking CrabsBoiling water for Dunking chooks in before ya pluck em ....PLUCK I said :woohoo: Done Camping dishes in it .and even bathed a baby in it .& 3 man hot tub :vomit: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squid Flaps 5 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 http://www.anaconda.com.au/Product/Camping-Gear/Power-Cooker-Stock-Pot-Set#90038273OR...thishttp://www.fischerequip.com.au/cookware-c7/36l-commercial-stainless-steel-stock-pot-p140/PLUSthishttp://www.snowys.com.au/Camp-Kitchen/Cast-Iron/Framed-Single-Burner.aspx?c=8&sc=46&id=1490 Poppa Snake and 4THALOVE 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chief 706 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Mine is Zachary same as this one found on gumtreehttp://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/ridleyton/other-antiques-art-collectables/vintage-copper-gas-washing-tub-boiler-cooking-pot-ice-bucket/1028827412@ Poops - Not quite big enuff for.... You , Me and 4THA I just made myself a wire mesh basket to fit inside .and because its tapered at the bottom I made a shallower larger basket so it dosnt bottom out for steaming. Cheers Poppa Snake and 4THALOVE 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squid Flaps 5 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 That's what we use to boil the sauce bottles Chief. Chief 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
netman21 0 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 There is a fella over at Moonta that makes a crab steamer out of 10 gallon kegs. Complete with stainless steel basket. I haven't picked mine up yet' date=' gonna get it at xmas when I'm over there. His name is Len and his number is 0432732414.[attachment=16465']Image.jpg[/attachment]my old man made a cook cooker himself in metal class when he was in nailsworth tech years ago and left it to me but someone nicked it off me so looks like i,ll be buying one of those myself cheers netman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
silk 6 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 i use a copper that they used to have in the old housing trust homes if your lucky you can get them with a in built burner .i have a large stainless steel basket that holds about 35 good size crabs.but i have a burner as mine was an electric that i converted.have seen them in the trading post and ebay.not cheap but well worth it.let me know if you want to have a look obviously mine is not for sale. just email me 4THALOVE 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waspy 3 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Hey 4tha ,last year was a shocker for me after my third run and no crabs i hung up the pots ,i remember the year before getting a few and from brighton to seaclif was like a slalom course with all the floats out ,but last year you could have driven the queen mary through there and not touched a float ,hope this year is better . 4THALOVE 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Double Trouble 3 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Hi 4THA here is my cheap quick setup, only does 10-15 max, enough for a feed, been doin the deeds for the last 20yrs now 4THALOVE 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hoopsy 697 Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 i got a keg steamer also can boil in them too but once u steam crabs u never go back i use a galv mesh square chicken wire for the insert as it doesnt get hot enough to become dangerous but many will tell u otherwise ..always clean them up green then when ive got 3-4 to go light the cooker steam for 20 mins and intoa seawater ice slury (mouth is watering)..im pretty sure the hong kong at paddys market sell big pots also 4THALOVE 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rybak 622 Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Ask Len these questions1. Where does he get the kegs & have they been decommissioned2. How does he clean & decontaminate the kegs for safe food use & is it in accordance with safe food regulations (Strict regulations apply here!)3. Does he use galv mesh & not s/steel. (Not cooking my crabs in galv mesh!!!). Having worked with qualified metallurgists food safe s/steel is the go unless you want to absorb the toxins etc from galv. I'm sure he makes them in good faith but just something to think about. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4THALOVE 45 Posted March 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 finally got around to purchasing myself a cooker and she's a beauty 40ltr pot with basket and basket puller ( fits a good 15-20 @ a time) has a proper companion outdoor jet burner with regulator and boils in no time Ice slurry definitely one of my better purchases lately nom nom nom cheers 4THA piratepom, Chief, Ale and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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