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11-09-2008, 07:13 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Fort Worth, TX
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Made myself a "proper" mash tun this weekend
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I based it on flyangler's design, except apparently SS 4/8" fender washers don't exist in Fort Worth, so I had to use 5/8" rubber washers instead. The bulkhead wiggles a bit, and leaks 2 or 3 drops an hour, but until I find SS washers, I'll deal with that.
Last weekend I did a BIAB, and got 69% efficiency. Temps were all over, and I spilled some though.
Last night I did my first "proper" all grain. Whew! I didn't know it would take that long. I used the double decoction in Kaiser's video, got temps a bit better, and somehow managed an 86% efficiency. I still need to figure out my evaporation rate as this time I ended up with approx 5.33 gallons after a 90 minute boil. However, I am still brewing on an apartment stove, so I guess there's nothing I can do about that besides moving outside, which is sort of out of the question since I live in an apartment.
Btw....anyone have any clue where I can get 5/8" SS fender washers? Parts numbers, etc would be appreciated.
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11-09-2008, 07:24 PM
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Location: Hanover, PA
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I based it on flyangler's design
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Credit where credit is due. Fly Guy is responsible for the design, not me! 
Actually, I've used the same rubber washers in my MLT. I believe Fastenal is the source that you need for the 5/8" fender washers. |
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11-09-2008, 07:28 PM
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Location: Indiana
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isn't a 4/8" a 1/2" washer maybe that is why you could not find it
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11-09-2008, 07:29 PM
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Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
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Actually I gave him the info for the 5/8 SS and he updated the parts list with the info/link to mail order or shop if there's a fastenal in your area...
5/8" x 1 3/4" 18-8 Stainless Steel Flat Washer | Fastenal
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11-09-2008, 07:33 PM
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Location: Fort Worth, TX
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Credit where credit is due. FlyGuy is responsible for the design, not me!
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LOL whoops! Didn't remember there were multiple "Fly_____'s" :P
Thanks for the link Revvy. I knew fastenal had them, but I was really looking for someone to hook me up with a link or parts number like that. Otherwise, with my luck, I absolutely would've ordered one that somehow wouldn't work. Happens every time haha.
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Primary: star thistle traditional mead
Secondary: mango melomel, Biere de Garde, dark strong braggot, oud bruin, Paulaner clone, coffee RIS
Bottled: rye wit, sticke alt, Graetzer, Apfelwein, zeus SMaSH, APA
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11-09-2008, 09:12 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Fort Collins
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I substituted some old hard drive parts for the washers on mine. Leaks just a bit (< 1tsp/hour) but I'll eventually find some proper washers I hope. You never know where you will find something that will work.
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11-10-2008, 02:18 PM
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Be good to your yeast...
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Pflugerville, Texas
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AutoZone sells 5/8" washers. They are about $1.50 each. You have to ask for them, they are in the back behind the counter...
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11-10-2008, 02:22 PM
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Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: "Detroitish" Michigan
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Originally Posted by Saccharomyces
AutoZone sells 5/8" washers. They are about $1.50 each. You have to ask for them, they are in the back behind the counter...
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I wish you would have told the kid who worked at MY autozone that...It would have saved me a lot of driving around...he just pointed me to a spinning rack that has nothing that large on it....
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Revvy's one of the cool reverends. He has a Harley and a t-shirt that says on the back "If you can read this, the bitch was Raptured. - Madman
I gotta tell ya, just between us girls, that Revvy is HOT. Very tall, gorgeous grey hair and a terrific smile. He's very good looking in person, with a charismatic personality... he drives like a ****ing maniac! - YooperBrew
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