Description
Rite Farm Products Heavy Duty Made in the USA Aluminum 15-gallon, 240 Volt, 3,000-watt, Dual Purpose Pro Scalder. Industrial Duty scalding pot is over 1/8" thick and nearly 3/16" thick (.16 actual). Digital top quality control unit with LED indicator lights, lets you clearly see the set temperature and the actual temperature of the unit at any time. This full size pro scalder holds up to 15 gallons of water, Factory set for scalding chickens at 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Just fill it with water, plug it in, and turn it on. Easy to use control unit for adjusting to 180 degrees for shrink bags. Ideal for dipping birds to loosen feathers prior to plucking. Also ideal for sealing and shrinking poultry shrink bags. We recommend shrink bagging your poultry at 180 degrees.
The trick to a good plucking is a thorough, accurate scald. This unit works great when you have chickens, quail, game birds, ducks, turkeys or geese to process, and with a round 15-gallon capacity you can fit two large chickens or one turkey at a time with ease. Heavy-duty, 240-volt 3,000-watt heating element for heating and heat recovery. Gets up to temperature faster than any other brand as ours has a lid with handle to keep the heat in, along with powerful Stainless steel heating elements and heavy-duty electronics. This 240-volt model needs to run on a 30-amp breaker. Will take 25 minutes to 45 minutes to get to 145 degrees depending on your starting water and outside temp. Again, needs to be a 30-amp 240-volt breaker.
It measures 32" tall x 19.5" wide with handles x 17" deep overall. Pot inside diameter is 15 5/8" by 17 3/4" deep. Weighs approximately 19 pounds empty. Estimated capacities are: 3 standard breed chickens or 2 large (Cornish cross) chickens or 1 large turkey or goose or 2 ducks or 20 plus quail per dunk. Designed to be set on sturdy level ground so you can easily lift in and out birds. Includes detailed instructions "which must be read and followed prior to use". "Do not start any scalder without water in the pot as it will fry the heat element."
Please Consider Our Features Prior To Purchasing a Scalder:
-Is the scalder made to last in the USA in Saltillo Texas like ours? Or is it made in China with no parts available and will fry after only a few uses?
-Can you call for parts or help? Our number is 903-537-FARM, Call us anytime!!
-Is the scalder you are looking at dual purpose and can it be also used to shrink bag your birds? Ours Is.
-Is the scalder tested at the factory prior to packaging? Ours Is. I promise you that any unit made in China is definitely not tested.
-Is the pot round? Ours Is. Round pots have a larger, easier to fully use opening than square ones with dead space, and unusable corner zones.
-Does the scalder you are looking at have a lid with handle to hold the heat in? Ours does.
-Is the scalder pot you are looking at Aluminum and nearly 3/16 (.16) of an inch thick? Ours Is. Or is it paper thin Chinese Stainless steel that actually will rust?
-Does it have a digital control so you can set your unit at an exact temperature? Ours Does.
-Is it a fully welded unit? Ours Is. Or is it bolt together? Or does it have cheap Chinese spot or tack welds?
-Does the control show both the set temperature, and the actual temperature? Ours Does.
-Does it include LED indicator lights, so you know when it is up to temp and ready for use? Ours Does.
-Does it have legs to get it off the ground, so the electronics don't get wet and destroyed? Ours Does.
-Does it have a good (no bending over) working height design with no stand required? Ours Does.
-Does it weigh under 20 pounds so it can easily be transported by one person? Ours Does.
-Are the scalders you are considering this feature packed, Aluminum, and as affordable as our Pro Scalder?
MADE IN THE USA with pride in Saltillo Texas!!!