Mr. Mojo Rising
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What is the best way to insulate a converted Sanke Mash Tun? I don't want to direct fire and would like to retain some heat.
Best way to insulate Sanke Mash Tun?
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I would recomend minimum 1 2/2" thick Closed-Cell Foam sheets, similar to typical pipe insulation, in sheet form from a Plumbing supplier. Either that, or construct a shell around the keg with at least a 2" gap and fill with spray foam.
Brewiz
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Hot water heater insulation from HD :
I recently bought this from:http://www.insulationworld.com
It's the same foam that MoorBeer uses on there conicals, I also use it my my sanke.
12680 ARMAFLEX sheet
1" THICK X 36" X 48"
It works great. You can use glue to attach, or I use zip ties. I use the keg for other reasons, depending on my batch size. I hope this helps.
It's the same foam that MoorBeer uses on there conicals, I also use it my my sanke.
12680 ARMAFLEX sheet
1" THICK X 36" X 48"
It works great. You can use glue to attach, or I use zip ties. I use the keg for other reasons, depending on my batch size. I hope this helps.
I am looking to insulate a keg mash tun.
Any updates here? How well does the hot water heater wrap work?
Any updates here? How well does the hot water heater wrap work?
samc
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Reflectix insulation from HomeDepot works well and is easy to install. If you are direct firing you would have to take precautions to avoid a burning melting mess.
Yes, I will be direct firing
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The OP won't be direct firing. Check out BobbyM's thread on direct fired mashtun insulation....he's using mineral wool and aluminum sheet.
I saw that too but I am not as much of a handy man as Bobby, I don't have a riveter but........ I could always use one.
I am waiting on the report of how well it hold heat too.
Ok, I was reading another post about electric blankets. How crazy of a idea would it be to use a electric blanket to surround the mash tun, crank it up and suround it again with a sleeping bag?
That should help hold the heat I am guessing.
That should help hold the heat I am guessing.
addis29
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What about the electric rope type heater, people wrap around pipes so they won't freeze. I saw that stuff at lowes in different size lengths it plugs into standard 110 outlet, I have no idea how much heat it puts out. Just a thought you could wrap it around keg and then insulate on top of it.
