Brutus Brewer
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Using the instructions from FlyGuy's https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/cheap-easy-10-gallon-rubbermaid-mlt-conversion-23008/
I converted a 5 gallon Igloo cooler into a MLT. Between Lowes and Fastenal I got all of the supplies I needed and I got to work. Upon completion and testing there were no leaks. I tightened everything pretty good, however the entire assembly I put together rotates. Is this normal? Also, I bought an additional 5 gallon cooler for sparge water, but am unsure how to run the hose from the Hot Liquor Tank to the MLT. Any suggestions? Is a 5 gallon cooler too small, after reading the chapter in "How to Brew" I'm beginning to think I should have got 10 gallon coolers.
I converted a 5 gallon Igloo cooler into a MLT. Between Lowes and Fastenal I got all of the supplies I needed and I got to work. Upon completion and testing there were no leaks. I tightened everything pretty good, however the entire assembly I put together rotates. Is this normal? Also, I bought an additional 5 gallon cooler for sparge water, but am unsure how to run the hose from the Hot Liquor Tank to the MLT. Any suggestions? Is a 5 gallon cooler too small, after reading the chapter in "How to Brew" I'm beginning to think I should have got 10 gallon coolers.