andy6026
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So today's the day I build my mash-tun so that I can switch to doing AG.
I'm looking to do between 5 and 6.5 gallon batches, and from what I've seen I'll likely be doing batch-sparging or even no-sparge mashing.
I have several questions though:
1) what is the ideal sized cooler I should acquire to make a tun for these sized batches?
2) I have an old (but in good condition) cooler but it doesn't have a drain to convert to a spigot. Is it easy to drill one out or am I just going to make a mess, screw up my cooler, have to replace it anyways, and struggle in the process of making one when I can simply go buy a cooler with one already present?
3) I've come across the probably infamous "Brian and Jen" video on how to make a mash tun. Other than their use of galvanized steel wire and conduit nuts, (I'll simply get ss), is their method recommended?
4) Last, is there anything in your experience that you wish had done (or NOT done) when building your mash tun?
Thanks everyone! I've always found results better when I double check here first.
I'm looking to do between 5 and 6.5 gallon batches, and from what I've seen I'll likely be doing batch-sparging or even no-sparge mashing.
I have several questions though:
1) what is the ideal sized cooler I should acquire to make a tun for these sized batches?
2) I have an old (but in good condition) cooler but it doesn't have a drain to convert to a spigot. Is it easy to drill one out or am I just going to make a mess, screw up my cooler, have to replace it anyways, and struggle in the process of making one when I can simply go buy a cooler with one already present?
3) I've come across the probably infamous "Brian and Jen" video on how to make a mash tun. Other than their use of galvanized steel wire and conduit nuts, (I'll simply get ss), is their method recommended?
4) Last, is there anything in your experience that you wish had done (or NOT done) when building your mash tun?
Thanks everyone! I've always found results better when I double check here first.