Recent content by rohloffj

You could do a test, with a common amount of strike water, and see how much heat your MLT will absorb. Similar to what the others are saying, but with a little more Scientific Method applied

One last thing to note, although it may be small, is that your cooler is going to absorb some of the heat you put in for your strike water. I have a similar set-up and have found that the cooler is good for about 4*F. So, if I am shooting for 165* strike water, I will need 169* water into the...

Double-R is right. The easiest thing to use is a SS braided toilet drain line. Cut the ends off, pull out the rubber hose in the middle, and use a hose clamp to seal it off.

I also have a rectangular cooler, I believe in the 36 qt range. I have gone up to around 1.075 OG in it without a problem. I use a blanket on the outside to maintain the temp, although it is not totally necessary (can't hurt though). I have a clear vinyl tube that goes thru the drain and...

I have found that using a dishwasher (no soap, water only) works great for sanitizing your bottles. Just make sure to use the heat dry. If you use the bottles right after they are done washing, even better. I too have used B-Brite for everything else without any problems. I have not used a...