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Old 08-17-2008, 06:07 PM   #1
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There's about an inch of space below the manifold in my Mash Lauter Tun that definately causes some wort to be lost there when I mash and lauter.



Any ideas on how to fill up this dead space? I'm thinking some type of casting resin or food grade epoxy but I don't know enough about those products.


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Old 08-17-2008, 06:12 PM   #2
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Turn the manifold upside down.
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Old 08-17-2008, 06:43 PM   #3
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Make the slots deeper, tilt the mast tun and then then live with it.
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Turn the manifold upside down.
Agreed. The slits should be on the bottom.
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