Help with Mash Tun

[IwanaBrich]

I'm trying to find large "food grade" rubber, plastic, or neoprene, etc, gasket to better seal up my mash tun. My large I mean, wide enough on the inside to snugly fit around a 1/2 stainless pipe and at least 1-1/2" wide (about). I have some red washers that are more like O-Rings, I really need something wider. These are okay sealing the threads, but not against the cooler wall.

Any suggestions?

 

[jmo88]

Stainless steel FENDER washers are what I used. I think I stacked about three or four of them on against one another to provide the proper distance for the spigot.

 

[arturo7]

Have you tried McMaster-Carr?

http://www.mcmaster.com/#

 

[IwanaBrich]

I went on their web page (http://www.mcmaster.com/#) and they had lots of gasket seals that would work. The only problem is I can't tell if they are safe to use with beer. I'm told that everything needs to be "food grade".

 

[arturo7]

When you look at the description of an individual washer it should list FDA.

 

[kmack747]

BargainFittingshas some that should work.

 

[Chuck_Swillery]

I had that same issue today and bought rubber washers that have sealed it up fine. However someone made a great suggestion and that is buy some baby bottle nipples and trim them to fit. Food grade and soft enough to make a great seal. I am very seriously considering swapping out the rubber washers for homemade silicone baby bottle nipple washers. Its a great idea.

Here's my thread regarding the washer issue: Opinions: rubber washers

 

[IwanaBrich]

Thanks Kmack Bargainfittings had exactly what I needed!

The baby bottle idea is interesting!