I'm looking into converting a 60qt Igloo Island Breeze cooler into my mash tun. I've seen may threads/videos where people use copper pipes and fittings to connect their braided hoses to their ball valves. I don't know if I'm up for the added expense of soldering copper pipes and fittings in order to make the connections. Do I have any other options? I think PVC may be easier to work with but is it safe up to 170/175*F?
Basically I need to make this:
Basically I need to make this: