Cpsurfer
Active Member
Hi Everyone,
I'm trying to figure out the dead space in my mash tun but not sure how to calculate it. I have a converted 15 gallon igloo cooler with a stainless braid in the bottom.
I figured the easiest way to find this would be to add water to the empty cooler in 1 quart increments until fluid started to run out but after about 2 gallons there was no flow. I have all my hoses connected as if I were mashing and the valves are open...I'm using cold water though.
The braid is connected to a T coming off the valve, and that the valve actually sits higher than where the braid rests in the base of the cooler. Not sure if this matters or not but figured I'd mention it. When I empty out my spent grains after a mash there is usually very little fluid left in the base even though it sits lower than the valve, I don't know if it's because the weight of the grain is squishing it through and out or if it's absorbed or both.
Any recommendations as to how I can calculate this? Thanks!
I'm trying to figure out the dead space in my mash tun but not sure how to calculate it. I have a converted 15 gallon igloo cooler with a stainless braid in the bottom.
I figured the easiest way to find this would be to add water to the empty cooler in 1 quart increments until fluid started to run out but after about 2 gallons there was no flow. I have all my hoses connected as if I were mashing and the valves are open...I'm using cold water though.
The braid is connected to a T coming off the valve, and that the valve actually sits higher than where the braid rests in the base of the cooler. Not sure if this matters or not but figured I'd mention it. When I empty out my spent grains after a mash there is usually very little fluid left in the base even though it sits lower than the valve, I don't know if it's because the weight of the grain is squishing it through and out or if it's absorbed or both.
Any recommendations as to how I can calculate this? Thanks!