PanzerOfDoom
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To go inside a cooler mashtun. What say the masses?
El Pistolero said:I agree with Cheyco on the false bottom...in fact I'm not even sure you can call yourself a real brewer if you're you're using a manifold.
Brewpastor said:I say go with copper. Copper is a yeast nutrient and while a copper coil chiller will do the job as well, it can't hurt to have it in the manifold. In my house the water lines are copper, as well as my well line. I don't like the idea of drinking through PVC too much. Call me paranoid, but running my hot wort through PVC just doesn't sound too appealing. I also don't own any black cats...
Baron von BeeGee said:Yeah, I don't think it much matters. I went with copper because I wanted to buy a torch. Not that I couldn't have, anyways, but it gave me purpose.
davidkrau said:Those of you who are a afraid to use PVC for a Manifold should'nt use plastic coolers for mash tuns and hot water tanks for sparging. According to Bodensatz.com FAQ Quote (Both Rubbermaid as well as Igloo both state NOT to use them for mashing tuns) Remember they are plastic inside probally pvc.
They are Bevridge coolers not intended for heat. Mybe I'll start a little controversy and paste a new thread on this subject.
Who are "they"? HDPE is high density polyethylene. It can handle boiling temperatures no problem and is used in many, many food applications. If I get cancer it'll be from the beer and cigars, not the coolertundavidkrau said:Then why don't they recommend the coolers for Mash tuns? What is HOPE? Hope you don't get cancer?
You're gonna go crazy and die!11!desertBrew said:I went with a copper manifold but eventually will switch it out with some form of aluminum manifold
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davidkrau said:To Baron
In answer to your question "they" are the manufacturers of Igloo and Rubbermaid coolers. I use and will continue to use a cooler for a mash tun. I've had no problems. I was merely curious why the manufacturers do not recommend the coolers for hot liquids.
Monster Mash said:If you really want a cheap and easy to make manifold that works great and is better then CPVC or copper then just buy a length of stainless braid and pull the tubing out.
davidkrau said:Monster Mash
I like your mash tun. I'm not familiar with SS braid. Can you get it in the plumbing Deptof Home Depot or where? What is it called ? Can you buy it in lengths? What kind of tee do you use? Do you siphon the wort out or what? Sorry to be a pest and ask so many questions but your wort tun seems like the best I've seen. Maybe you should patent it! Somebody on this thread said you have to use a false bottom or your not a real brewer. I say use whatever is the easiest and works the best.
Monster Mash said:I built the tee so it goes to the bottom of the pot. There is not much liquid left if I run it all the way down but since I fly sparge I sometimes leave a lot of liquid behind if my pot is full or Im down to 1.010.
The braid works great though, I consistantly get 75% - 85% efficiency and I've never had a stuck sparge.
davidkrau said:Monster Mash
I've got 12 feet SS mesh, I removed the PVC Pipe. How did you make the Tee? Is it tied into the bulkhead so you have a gravity feedof wort or do you siphon? I think Llounge Lizard has sone of the same questions.
You've been a great help Thanks
David
Chairman Cheyco said:I'm going to go with a false-bottom....with less dead-space.
davidkrau said:To Monster Mash and Lounge Lizard
I've finished ths SS braib set up for my 5 gal round Igloo. How does this sound? any suggestions for refinements 12 Feet braided SS. Is this too long? A copper tee with a barb connectedto a siphon . The other end of the bar is silver soldered into the tee. The siphon hose is connected with hose clamps to the barb Two other barbs are connected to each end of the SS braid. The other end or the barbs slide into each side of the tee. Not soldered so it can be easily disconnected for cleaning. It looks similar to the Monster Mash's picture. Thanks again for your help
davidkrau said:To Monster Mash and Lounge Lizard
I've finished ths SS braib set up for my 5 gal round Igloo. How does this sound? any suggestions for refinements 12 Feet braided SS. Is this too long? A copper tee with a barb connectedto a siphon . The other end of the bar is silver soldered into the tee. The siphon hose is connected with hose clamps to the barb Two other barbs are connected to each end of the SS braid. The other end or the barbs slide into each side of the tee. Not soldered so it can be easily disconnected for cleaning. It looks similar to the Monster Mash's picture. Thanks again for your help
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