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Originally Posted by Rhoobarb
 Just curious what you regret about it. I have been using a homemade CPVC manifold for 2+ years and it's worked great. (I also ask b/c it might help anyone out there just starting to build a mash tun out of a cooler.) |
Probably because I made my cuts with a jigsaw... but they seem too thick. I get lots of husks into my manifold, which made dried wort goo block off over 1/2 of the diameter of the ball valve after only 4 mashes. (Glad I noticed before it started contributing off flavors)
I've always done good hot soaks after using, but after seeing that crappy goo, I think I need to start brushing inside, too.
I plan to take apart my S/S manifold after an equivalent 4 mashes, and see if it changes things... I noticed on my brew yesterday, though, that vorlaufing is practically non-existent with the S/S braid.
Thanks for playing devil's advocate, these are very important questions worth asking, and I definitely agree that if we can help someone else make the right choice for them, then great!
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