Coleman 48qt cooler as Mash Tun??

[bbell21]

I grabbed this cooler today for $15 at Sears and I want to begin my all grain journey with it using the Batch Sparging method. I've seen a million different posts about what tools and equipment to buy to convert the already drilled hole into a nice run off for me. I have found this on Amazon "Full Port weldless ball valve for thick walled coolers. Threaded nipple is 2 1/8" long male NPT." The seller also said he will include a barb with it even though it is not shown. Will this work?? Will I need anything else other than the bazooka?

 

[FirstAidBrewing]

You'll need a manifold of sorts to filter the wort from the grains as well as the items to connect to the valve. I use a stainless steel water heater braid to accomplish this. I think I just Youtubed how to do it.

 

[bbell21]

What do you mean items to connect to the valve? The bazooka is the serated stainless steel filter btw

 

[Jim311]

Is the bazooka threaded to thread into/onto your valve inside the cooler? If so that should be all you need. Alternatively you can just put the grains in a bag and then you don't need the bazooka at all.

 

[bbell21]

I also wanted to verify that the measurements of this kit were correct for this cooler

 

[Peruvian802]

A biab bag fit for the cooler would require no additional work. No ball valve, no screen, no nothing.

 

[wilserbrewer]

A biab bag fit for the cooler would require no additional work. No ball valve, no screen, no nothing.

Yes, a bag will work to mash in that cooler.

The easiest method IMO to convert that cooler is with a braid and tubing. Search "ten minute mash tun" on the google.

Sorry can't provide the link.