I'm building my first mash tun & manifold right now. I found a Igloo IceCube 60qt (http://www.igloocoolers.com/Coolers/Ice-Cube/60-Quart-Ice-Cube-Roller) for $25 at WallyWorld. I really like the form factor when loading it in/out of the coupe.
My only complaint & I knew when buying it is that the drain plug isn't recessed. It actually sits about 2.5" higher at an upward angle. I built a manifold using 1/2" copper & connected it to the valve using a copper T and a piece of 1/2" CPVC, which routes at an upward angle.
I'm assuming the pressure of liquid will be great enough to feed the flow when I open the valve & a vacuum should keep it flowing. I'll be building a manifold on the top for fly sparge as well. Anybody ever route a manifold to a valve that's a bit higher?
(FYI: This is the build I'm aiming for: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/my-super-efficient-5-gallon-mash-lauter-tun-92724/)
My only complaint & I knew when buying it is that the drain plug isn't recessed. It actually sits about 2.5" higher at an upward angle. I built a manifold using 1/2" copper & connected it to the valve using a copper T and a piece of 1/2" CPVC, which routes at an upward angle.
I'm assuming the pressure of liquid will be great enough to feed the flow when I open the valve & a vacuum should keep it flowing. I'll be building a manifold on the top for fly sparge as well. Anybody ever route a manifold to a valve that's a bit higher?
(FYI: This is the build I'm aiming for: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/my-super-efficient-5-gallon-mash-lauter-tun-92724/)