Rectangular MLT or Round MLT

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Batch sparging it doesn't really matter. Fly sparging, how the shape of the manifold matches the shape of the cooler matters.

I use a round with an hexagon shaped cpvc manifold. I batch sparge. I used a toilet braid for a while and got 5% better efficiency with the manifold.
 
I think the round with a false bottom lends itself to fly sparging due to the deeper grain bed. If batch sparging you can use either with any manifold or false bottom arrangement.
 

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