Franken-MLT Build?

[Cpt_Kirks]

My home depot 10 gallon cooler MLT is starting to crack in the inner liner. The heating and cooling has caused a section to "pooch in" and back, leading to thin cracks. This leads me to decide on a Stainless Steel MLT (that sucker won't crack).

Problem is, my current MLT holds heat SO WELL. Stainless is not known to hold heat very well.

Hmmm...

Why not...COMBINE THE TWO!?!

I need to find a SS pot that will fit inside the cooler, or nearly fit inside. If I have to, I'm going to cut the cooler in half, long ways and fit the pot inside. Expanding foam will fill the cut.

FRANKEN-MLT!!!

So, who makes a 10 gallon SS pot that will fit in a 10 gallon cooler?

:rockin:

 

[IrregularPulse]

Take the cooler to a fabricator and ask him to weld up a SS liner for it. Perfect fit Other than that, you'd likely need to take the cooler with you while shopping. Most pots will have handles that will get in the way.

 

[Cpt_Kirks]

This is FRANKEN-MLT.

I am not adverse to cutting the handles off or trimming the top of the pot, if needed.

 

[kevmoron]

I am not adverse to cutting the handles off or trimming the top of the pot, if needed.

Averse.

Yeah, yeah - I know.

 

[bendavanza]

How about find the ideal size and shape for the pot you want to use and wrap with insulation and sheet metal. Bobby M did this recently to his keggle MLT.
Other than that, if you find a pot that fits snugly, let us know.

 

[HarkinBanks]

I use a 10 gal SS pot as my MLT. I wrapped it with the Home Depot duct reflectix stuff and I don't lose a single degree in an hour. I know you want to rip up your cooler and all, but I'm just sayin....there's a simpler way.

 

[lombo34]

I use a 10 gal SS pot as my MLT. I wrapped it with the Home Depot duct reflectix stuff and I don't lose a single degree in an hour. I know you want to rip up your cooler and all, but I'm just sayin....there's a simpler way.

How does this work when you're direct firing the MLT w/ the insulation on it?? Does the flame from the burner melt the insulation at all??

 

[HarkinBanks]

I'm all electric with my Brutus 20 system. You are right though, there is a fire hazard issue if you direct fire.

 

[Cpt_Kirks]

I use a 10 gal SS pot as my MLT. I wrapped it with the Home Depot duct reflectix stuff and I don't lose a single degree in an hour. I know you want to rip up your cooler and all, but I'm just sayin....there's a simpler way.

That's the bubble wrap stuff, right? It reall works that well? How many layers did you use?

 

[HarkinBanks]

It's not bubble wrap, it's the reflectix duct insulation. About $16 a roll and I have insulated 3 kettles with one roll. Just one wrap around and my mlt holds perfect temp. It's self sticking and pretty easy to put on.

 

[Cpt_Kirks]

It's not bubble wrap, it's the reflectix duct insulation. About $16 a roll and I have insulated 3 kettles with one roll. Just one wrap around and my mlt holds perfect temp. It's self sticking and pretty easy to put on.

Yeah, the bubble wrap stuff. It is a double layer of bubble material, with aluminum and poly-something around it.

Good stuff.

Did you use a single or double layer of it?

ETA: One layer, missed that.