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decision time. keep the igloo cooler or go with keg mash tun?
Probably going to do a pvc manifold. I also saw were the put pvc in the top to use for sparging. Is that neccassary? They drilled a hole through th top and attached it.
I have used all three methods The SS braid is the cheapest and works well until about a year it gets kind of ratty after cleaning and bouncing around. The copper one was toughtest to build because of all the tiny holes that needed to be drilled. the CPVC in my opinion is the best as it is rated for 180 degrees and was the cheapest and easiest to build in comparison to the copper. I just used a hack saw and cut slits1/2 apart. Will post pics if I can.
If using the rectangular cooler any will work but don't use PVC not rated for heat you have to get CPVC i got a 10' section at home depot for 4 bucks.
cheers
BT
I've read multiple post. I'm going to do the cpvc rectangle. Question on sparging. Some do a cpvc on the top for the sparging water. How do you guys sparge with the coolers?
i do mine on top with CPVC as well. I drilled a hole in the lid and put a cpvc elbow through the top and then built a rectancular cpvc manifold. drilled holes in it. Have a empty keg as my sparge water tank with 1/2 inch vavle to adjust flow. get flow just right and close the lid and sit back and have a home brew.
Cheers
BT
Question....I do 5 to 6 gallon batches. I am building a cooler mash tun. Should I use a rectangular cooler or smaller square?
there's nothing wrong with leaving room for expansion later on. i was doing 6 gal batches, but knew i was going to be getting a larger kettle soon and switch to 12 gal, so i went ahead and used a rectangular 48 qt cooler with CPVC manifold. it's nice to have the option to do either a 6 or 12 gal batch.
if you think you ever may expand you either spend a little bit more now, or have to buy everything again and start over later.
I use a 48 qt rectangular cooler, and do 5 gallon batches. I'm pretty sure I could use it to do a 10 gallon batch too. Doing 5 gallon batches, it doesn't lose much heat, either. I cover it with a blanket for extra insulation.
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