First All Grain Batch This Weekend

[brewmathew]

I will be brewing my first all grain batch using 10 gallon converted round coolers. Even made my own mash paddle. Any quick tips that the group can provide so I don't learn the hard way?
I have 8 extract brews under my belt which have turned out great (minus the first one which fermented at too high of a temp). paddle

 

[b-boy]

Mash temps are really, really important. Make sure you keep your temps close to your targets. Pre-heat your mash tun with 160F water. Add Campden tablets to your tap water to get rid of Chlorine.

Nice paddle!

 

[elkshadow]

Take very good notes. Relax. Don't get tense and do hasty stuff if/when something doesn't go right. Just relax and think for a minute. Don't drink til you're finished.

 

[brewmathew]

I have an inline chlorine filter connected to a potable (RV) hose for my tap water. Is that sufficient? Although not received yet, I sent away my water to get a water report for brewing. I understand it is more important for all grain. Newbie here but have been soaking information in daily from this forum and books since I was introduced to the hobby in September of this year. I am all in and love it!

 

[b-boy]

The chlorine filter will help. If you can get Campden tablets I recommend it. It will also take care of Chloramine if that is in your water. You're water report should help you out.