Fly sparge setup

[WaltG]

Ok. So I just got a 5 gallon cooler to mash with and figured out I need to switch to fly sparge.

Please give me your opinion. I have about 4ft of cpvc to do mods with.

Also, how fast should it take to get through 5 gallons of sparge water?

https://youtu.be/1L6UxPnoPf8

 

[SteelManCM]

I built a CPVC Sparge Arm for my 10 Gallon round cooler. You should be able to do the same, just adjust the length of the cuts to fit yours:
http://imperialhops.blogspot.com/2015/03/we-have-decided-on-sparge-method.html

You should sparge at a rate of about 3 minutes per gallon.

 

[riderkb]

The most important part is the bulkhead fitting for the drain. On the inside of the bulkhead you can make a manifold or a false bottom, either one will work. On the outside you can use a ball valve or a hose and pinch clamp, either one will work. The bulkhead, though, needs to be bulletproof.

 

[WaltG]

Trying to stay cheap. Right now I think I got $12 into the whole thing.

Is sparging slower ok? I think it took about 45 to run 5 gallons. I can speed it up if needed.

 

[riderkb]

If a 45 min sparge gets you 75-80% efficiency, then it is perfect.