coleman extreme on sale

[lowlife]

thought this might benefit someone
25 bucks
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...+52+Qt+Xtreme+Cooler&sid=I0084400010000100383

 

[JUSTINTIMEBREWING]

Not bad good find!

 

[calbrew]

Thanks big time. I am crossing over to all grain and threw together a 70 quart cooler MLT. Problem is its hard to hold the temp with that much air space. This is a good fix. Thanks

 

[CamelToeJoe]

Thanks big time. I am crossing over to all grain and threw together a 70 quart cooler MLT. Problem is its hard to hold the temp with that much air space. This is a good fix. Thanks

You probably know this but. I always dump my water in about 10 degrees over my strike temp and let the cooler absorb some of the heat from the water. Once it cools to strike temp I add the grains. I never lose more than a degree over an hour with this method, even on 5 gallon batches in the 70 quart extreme.

 

[calbrew]

You probably know this but. I always dump my water in about 10 degrees over my strike temp and let the cooler absorb some of the heat from the water. Once it cools to strike temp I add the grains. I never lose more than a degree over an hour with this method, even on 5 gallon batches in the 70 quart extreme.

Thanks, I will try this. I was curious what your efficiency is with the 70 quart? I picked up the 52 quart, but if you have good efficiency I will just use the new one down the road.

 

[CamelToeJoe]

I am by no means particular in my brewing process. I enjoy the day, have a few beers and brew away. I don't get stressed about much when I am brewing. So my effiency ranges from 70-80. I usually hit right around 70 most of the times, without really any effort or attention to detail.

Cheers