arturo7
Well-Known Member
Here is my new MLT.
The vessel:
60 liter HDPE drum
Purchased this used for $15, it was used once to ship cooking oil. After a decent cleaning with Oxy, there was no residue and no smell.
The insulation:
1" flexible polyurethane foam
Purchased from McMaster-Carr for about $30, item # 9385K23. I'm guestimating that this gives me about the same R-factor as a cooler.
The assembly:
The insulation is held in place with cargo straps. This makes it easy to disassemble for cleaning and storage. I've done four 10 gallon batches in it. It has lost not more than one degree of mash temp.
I'll mount a proper themro on it someday. The bulkhead and valve are from Brewmaster's Warehouse. I'm still experimenting with the manifold/false bottom.
The vessel:
60 liter HDPE drum
Purchased this used for $15, it was used once to ship cooking oil. After a decent cleaning with Oxy, there was no residue and no smell.
The insulation:
1" flexible polyurethane foam
Purchased from McMaster-Carr for about $30, item # 9385K23. I'm guestimating that this gives me about the same R-factor as a cooler.
The assembly:
The insulation is held in place with cargo straps. This makes it easy to disassemble for cleaning and storage. I've done four 10 gallon batches in it. It has lost not more than one degree of mash temp.
I'll mount a proper themro on it someday. The bulkhead and valve are from Brewmaster's Warehouse. I'm still experimenting with the manifold/false bottom.