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Yes, but it is a very slight downward angle. It's not enough to mess up that connection at the valve. I had a good siphon until close to the end. If your curious I could try to take a measurement to see how much it drops.

Okay, testing is complete and I'm going with this one: Here were my two test designs: I'll call this one "loopy" and this one is "straight bar" I didn't have enough 90s to properly complete loopy's test design so I had to modify the manifold a bit to make it work (see tape on...

That's how I had it laid out originally only with a copper pipe instead of hose. This fit nicely but again Palmer screwed me up because he said it is better to have that part closer to the spigot. It got me second guessing the design. That's why I tried to make it work with the 90s, so it was...

This is the part I was talking about. How to Brew - By John Palmer - Building the Manifold I'm sure I'm just overthinking this. I have to keep telling myself K.I.S.S.!! :mug:

I tried this, but it elevated it too high over the spigot to work for me. It would have been nice if it did! I already have the fittings so it’s just a matter of which way works the best. Homer, I was going to do something similar to yours at first, but according to Palmer it works...

I'm curious what kind of Irish Reds people will be making. Subscribed!

Yes, it is a crapload lol! I tried a couple different scenarios with 45s and none really worked. If it doesn't matter how long my drain tune is I will probably just run it from the back of the manifold so I can save some 90s. Only reason I thought about changing it is because of Palmers...

subscribing and looking forward to washing my first batch soon. Thanks to everyone who contributes their knowledge on this forum on a daily basis. It helps beginners like me more than you can even imagine!

I'm building my first mash tun and need a few pointers/suggestions. I've read a bunch of different articles and posts on this forums and I'm questioning how to design the manifold. Do I use the prototype in the picture so my drain tube is closer to the drain on my cooler or will all those 90s...

I'm still new to brewing so I apologize if this is a dumb question. I have one of those temp controllers on order, but I'm using mine to keep my "keezer" from going below freezing. However, I see a lot of people using them for fermenting. What are you fermenting and what temp do you keep it...

Looking good. Subscribed because I'll be making mine soon. Cheers!

I'm from the Cape Girardeau area so not too far from you. I'm new to brewing (lmao.. That autocorrected to breeding, glad i caught it!) as well with only two extract batches under my belt. I'm making the move to all grain and kegging next. I'm finishing up my MLT this weekend and my freezer and...

I was able to complete mine. The "bulkhead" I have is the 1/2" x 1.5" brass pipe nipple that goes through the side of the cooler to the 1/2"ball valve. A #15 o-ring fits perfectly on the nipple.

Haha, you are understanding me ok. I'm just that bad at plumbing.. My problem is I don't know how to make the transition from the copper tubing to the ball valve. I got the brass nipple idea from the OP (sorry for the mild thread jacking!) but now that i look back I don't see it on his build...

I'm trying to do copper all the way to the spigot as well but am having trouble figuring out how to connect a 1/2" copper tube to the 1/2" brass nipple I have going through the side of my cooler. I'm not having any luck finding the correct parts and the guys at the local Lowes are bigger idiots...

Quick question. Why copper instead of a cheaper and easier to work with CPVC? I'm trying to find out which way I need to go with mine this week. Edit: Nevermind, I just found four 8' x 1/2" copper pipes in my basement. Looks like this will be the least expensive way after all. It's nice...

I'm going Lowes tomorrow to pick up the materials to build my mash tun. How did this work out for you? If you had to do it again, would you still do the vacuum tube?

I think a lot of people are blowing this out of proportion. Since the original post I think the OP has cleared up his intentions but I like throwing my 2 cents in anyway :) The complaint was laid out and then the etiquette question was asked. I don't see a problem with the complaint. I can...

5 gallon Fat Tire Clone Total = 889g

Wow! I read the date as 12/2 instead of 2/12. Dyslexia at its finest!! Temp was 70 when I took my reading. Its possible that I didn't mix water well enough as I was in a hurry to finish it up due to unforeseen circumstances. I'll just wait and see how it goes. Thanks.