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DIY Mashtun

Discussion in 'Beginners Beer Brewing Forum' started by joaoking, Mar 7, 2014.

 

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    joaoking

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    Posted Mar 7, 2014
    Planning to build a Mashtun but am contemplating between a copper manifold or a braided pipe for the inside. Anyone have any recommendations between the two? Any help would be appreciated


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    mmertz

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    Posted Mar 7, 2014
    I built mine originally with the braided line and had issues with it collapsing resulting in a stuck sparge. I ended up putting a piece of copper pipe with slits cut inside the braid. Have not had a problem since.
     
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    Paradingbull

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    Posted Mar 8, 2014
    Another way to reinforce the braid is with 18 ga. stainless wire. Use a pencil and form a coil around the length. You then insert this coil (less pencil) on the inside of the braided line before you install the end plug. I found stainless wire on Amazon but I think many hobby/craft stores may carry it.
     
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