About my Mash Tun manifold

I don't have a pic with me, but will try to get one up. I'd like comments about what I did. I used CPVC, which is hot water pvc. The piping is not glued to the elbows so that it can be taken apart and cleaned. I took a hacksaw and cut slits about half way through the pipes, about every inch or so. Not having done an all grain batch yet, I'm curious to see what you all think. I'm getting things set up to do my first all grain batch, and am just a tad nervous, trying to make sure I've done everything so that it'll go smoothly. The only thing I need now are two kegs to make pots out of so that I can do ten gallon batches when I want!:rockin:

Welcome.
Sounds fine to me.
Good Luck.

Sounds just like the test of em that I've seen. Just remember you can always cut more slits if needed.

BigKahuna said:

Welcome.
Sounds fine to me.
Good Luck.

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I think it'll work, but because I've never done an all grain batch, I'm worrying about every detail!

Seabee John said:

Sounds just like the test of em that I've seen. Just remember you can always cut more slits if needed.

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So you think the CPVC will be okay?

kevincad said:

So you think the CPVC will be okay?

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Proven by hundreds here on this forum alone.

Slits too.
Mine is a copper with holes, but no worries about CPVC!

Make sure you put the slots DOWN.

Exact same setup as mine... works great!

BigKahuna said:

Proven by hundreds here on this forum alone.

Slits too.
Mine is a copper with holes, but no worries about CPVC!

Make sure you put the slots DOWN.

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Thanks, I had read that somewhere, to put the slots down, will do!

tuoply said:

Exact same setup as mine... works great!

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Awesome, glad to hear that! As the previous person replied, slots down, right? I'll take a pic or two soon. Now if I can just find a source for a couple of kegs to make kettles out of, after I get the hang of things, I'll be doing ten gallon batches all grain!

I haven't been using slots down. Kahuna, can you elaborate on why you'd want that?

tuoply said:

I haven't been using slots down. Kahuna, can you elaborate on why you'd want that?

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From a LOT of reading I've done, the slots down method makes for a cleaner runoff with less recirculating to get the runnings clear.

kevincad said:

From a LOT of reading I've done, the slots down method makes for a cleaner runoff with less recirculating to get the runnings clear.

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Also, it means less dead space in the mash tun, hence less wasted liquor / better efficiency.