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sweet, set up how long did it take you to build that manifold? and how come you went with the 10 gal cooler instead of a 5? i just purchased a 5 gallon round cooler today i almost snagged the 10 gal but it seemd to large for a 5 gallon batch. are you planning on moving up to 10 gallon batches?
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10-29-2007, 05:09 PM
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Congrats on completing your first AG! It's a great feeling, isn't it?
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Well, if you *love* it.... again, note that my A.S.S. has five pounds.
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10-29-2007, 05:16 PM
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i might take my 5 gallon back and get the 10 gallon it seemed fairly cheap 40$ i beleve is what was on the price tag at HD. im currently using a red victory from walmart with SS braid i want something a little more sturdy thats why im thinking of a perforated falsebottom or the slotted copper manifold.
you picked that scale up from target for 29$? i just got a very low end scale ($4) from walmart! i really wanted a digital but they didnt have any lol
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10-29-2007, 06:49 PM
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you picked that scale up from target for 29$?
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I think I paid $19 for that same exact scale and I'm sure I bought from Target.
It's a nice scale. 
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10-29-2007, 06:59 PM
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Congrats Joe! You're gonna have to join us for a group brew one of these days.
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10-29-2007, 07:35 PM
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sweet, set up how long did it take you to build that manifold? and how come you went with the 10 gal cooler instead of a 5? i just purchased a 5 gallon round cooler today i almost snagged the 10 gal but it seemd to large for a 5 gallon batch. are you planning on moving up to 10 gallon batches?
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You'll only be able to mash about 13lbs max (w/o mashout) in a 5 gal cooler. That limits you to under 1.060 O.G. or thereabouts. If you're planning on doing big beers, you'll need a 10gal + cooler.
I bought the 5 thinking I'd stick with partial mashing. Lasted 3 batches, now I want to go AG for big beers and need to buy another cooler. I'll use the 5 gal as a HLT, though. |
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10-30-2007, 10:33 PM
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I wish I had the foresight to get a 10 gallon cooler, but I'm making do with my 5 gallon one until I can afford a 10 gallon one.
One thing though. In your picture you show your slots in the up position. Do you sparge like that? That might explain part of your stuck sparge/and/or lack of clearing when sparging.
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10-30-2007, 10:42 PM
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can you list the parts you used for the tun's tap/valve?
looks nice, did the primary blow?
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10-31-2007, 02:30 AM
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I just built a FlyGuy® MLT tonight. I had to go to 5 different Home Depots/Lowes to find the right sized connectors. I'm still looking for 5/8 stainless steel washers. I may have to settle with rubber.
The ball valve I was able to find hours ago is an American Valve M100-3/8 . 1/2 and 3/4 are the most common, I found out. Here's a link to one online if you run into issues.
http://plumbing.hardwarestore.com/52-306-ball-valves/ipt-brass-ball-valve-612321.aspx?CAWELAID=42491027
Hope this helps. I'll post pics of mine once I complete it.
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