Found this at work!

[ArmyATCBrewer]

I found this in a cabinet at work and it's obvious it hasn't been used for anything for quite some time. I know there has to be a homebrewing function in it's future...just trying to figure out what that function is (I'm pretty sure all homebrewers see every piece of equipment they come across as some sort of brewing equipment).

So here's the breakdown:
Double-walled, insulated SS. 5 gal capacity (the downside). Gaskets should probably be replaced and it needs a good bath and sanatizing.

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Suggestions? I'm thinking mash tun or ager. Cheers!

 

[watermelon83]

Maybe this guy has some insight?

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/super-chef-10-gallon-boiling-kettle-417721/

 

[ArmyATCBrewer]

Nice catch, Watermelon! Thank you!

 

[ericbw]

Looks like you could ferment in it, then rack from the bottom.

 

[dmcman73]

I would make that into a Mash tun, but the issue would be, how to get a false bottom into that thing.

You can't really boil in it over a flame since the insulation in those things are foam, unless you use an electric element?

 

[ArmyATCBrewer]

I would make that into a Mash tun, but the issue would be, how to get a false bottom into that thing.

You can't really boil in it over a flame since the insulation in those things are foam, unless you use an electric element?

I was thinking the same. I would be limited to smaller batches due to the 5 gallon capacity, but if I can manage to install a SS braided hose, it may work.

 

[dkennedy]

Nice find!

 

[alane1]

If that thing holds pressure, looks like it might work as a keg. Nice find.

 

[Brettomomyces]

I thought bottling bucket mostly because it's a little small for much else

 

[Stealthcruiser]

Looks like a coffee urn.

Nice find!

 

[dmcman73]

If all else fails, you could probably use it as a HLT. Heat the water in your kettle and dump it in there to stay hot, some brewers actually use two coolers in their setup, one for the MT and the other for the HLT.