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I just finished my second 10 gal all grain batch and while cleaning my MLT i saw a small crack in the cooler lining. I am sure it is leaking into the cooler body. I am going to try patching it. But I am worried that my beer is not safe to drink. Don't know if the insulation is food grade. I had to drain it real well to get to my boil volume. I would hate to serve my friends toxic beer, but don't want to dump it out eater. The Cooler is a 10 gal Rubbermaid round drinking water cooler from home depot.

has anybody got any thoughts

Thanks in advance

KerryD

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Unless you actually got the insulation material into the primary I'd doubt there will be a problem. If there is, you'll know before it comes time to bottle or keg.

I'm not sure what kind of cooler it is, but you might seek a replacement. Patching might be a bit iffy.

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it was a small crack at the bottom under the bulkhead, on large particles could get threw it. How will I know if it got in the primary. I feel better after your post.

Thanks for the reply