Batch Sparge Braid Length
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Blender
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I would trim it. I don't think the extra braid length makes any difference. I run mine the length of the cooler. You might consider adding some weight to the end to keep it from floating.
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Add some weight? How about 19.5 lbs of grain? 
Blender
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I don't weigh down mine but it does surface when I am stirring up the mash. I use the cooler to regulate the temp during fermentation and coil it before putting the carboy into it.BassBurner said:Add some weight? How about 19.5 lbs of grain?
It looks fine to me. No need to trim is my vote...
Bugeaterbrewing
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No need to trim. Mine is 4' long and has both ends fastened to a tee going to the spigot. This gives the wort 2 routes to the drain. I anchored mine in a couple of places with some plastic clips and super glue.
Wayne
Bugeater Brewing Company
Wayne
Bugeater Brewing Company
Brewnurse
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Here is what I did. I took a 3/8" to 5/8" brass coupling attached it to the end of the brass and then put a 5/8" brass end on that. It has a good bit of weight to it. So far works for me.
Yeast Infection
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I would say....if you plan on stiring your mash....trim it because it will get caught up and twisted around your mash paddle/spoon.
If you do not stir your mash, then you could just leave it.
If you do not stir your mash, then you could just leave it.
KopyKat
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All the length I have ever needed.
Sounds like something someone with a short braid would say 
EdWort
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KopyKat said:
ya Jerry, but how big is your cooler?
KopyKat
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Ed,
36 Quarts. I know, size matters, but it is big enough to get the job done!
36 Quarts. I know, size matters, but it is big enough to get the job done!
OP
OP
But I hear the girth of the braid is much more important than the length.
KopyKat
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Uhhh, are we still on topic?
I've got a 48 qt and it's just big enough to do medium grav 10 gallon batches (upper end would be like 1.070).
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