Recent content by DrBudro

If you don't go with copper, make sure you are using CPVC (not regular sprinkler PVC). CPVC is rated food safe at mash temps unlike regular PVC, which will leech chlorine into your mash. I preheat mine by dumping about 2 gallons of very hot water (190-200*) into the tun as soon as I get it...

I have a 70qt Coleman that I use for my 5 gallon batches and it works great. I batch sparge, so grain bed depth isn't quite as important as long as I give it time to settle. I've done small beers using 8lbs of grain, up to 10 gallon batches requiring 30lbs. Just make sure to pre-heat the...

Have you had any problems with metal male connectors on your water filter housing? I'm installing my inline filter on Friday and I would have to use nylon hose barbs, but would rather go with stainless/brass if I could still get a good seal.

More Pics I have since switched out the bottom bucket for a 6 gallon so I can get my whole 10 gallon grain bill in one container.

120mm fan conversion using a HDD magnet and a couple additional magnets. I also added a plastic fan grill/filter to support the flask and wired in a two speed switch in the Altoids can on the side. The switch and 9v inverter were from a broken network switch/print server. I added rubber feet...