Ok I've decided I want to put together my own MLT before starting this stuff. Going to Lowes today to pick up the hardware to convert one of those big orange 10 gallon coolers.
The insulation thing just seems like a PITA. I would rather make it easy on myself and have a separate vessel...
Thanks for all of the replies.
I was wrong about my kettle size. It is 10 gal not 9.
I'm wondering what kind of vessels I will need to invest in to do 10 gallon batches. I need a Lauder Tun and another Kettle, right? I was thinking a 15 gal (or 20 gal, not sure) kettle with ball valve...
Well after 5 or 6 extract batches I am looking into the next step.
So how should someone on a limited budget get into All-grain. I am strongly considering BIAB from Northern Brewer. Would it be better to do it this way or just invest in a $400-600 All-Grain system from the get go? I...