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I'm trialing BeerSmith (will probably buy) and i'm trying to personalize my setup. Currently i'm doing AG with a 5 gl Gott cooler MLT and a Chiswick Fuller keg as a brew pot. I'm guessing it's somewhere around 12 Gallons but does anyone know the exact volume? Thanks guys

The ss washer is the key. I used a flat ss washer - not the larger fender style. A couple cranks past finger tight with the wrench and it's very solid. No leaks.

yep - don't know why i didn't do that. That would make sense. Thanks guys

Yep - you're right. Overtightening may be part of the issue. Maybe if anything I'll use the teflon pipe packing and wrap around the stem before i attach the barb on the inside. I'm assuming teflon is ok...

Afternoon everyone. Making my first AG batch this Saturday and tweaking my 5 gl version of flyguy's conversion cooler MLT. I was initially not able to find a 5/8" SS washer so i bought a 3/4"...sort of worked but the nut on the female barb adapter on the inside was not really able to grip...

hey - quick question... I know that aluminum is a not supposed to be used for the boil of the wort... Can i use an aluminum el-cheapo pot for the sparge water?

Ah cool! Yes thank you for both replies! Actually - Wilserbrewer reminded me that i can use my converted keg that i plan on using to boil my wort as a sparge pot. Boil the water in that, then perhaps simply run a hose down to my 5 gallon rubbermaid cooler. Place upside down coffe can on top of...

Afternoon - Just starting out with all grain brewing. Spent last weekend at a friends house whose been home brewing for 15+ years and he split a 10 gallon batch with me. In a fermenter now in my basement working it's magic. Looking to brew my own in a couple of weeks and am cobbling...