Insulation for MLT

[IPAAAA]

I am tired of wrapping a blanket on mine. Anyone ever install some kind of insulation around theirs and can recommend something good to get for it? It already holds heat pretty decent but this will just save me the time with messing with a blanket.

 

[Walker]

Check out some reflectix insulation (basically, silver bubble wrap)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BQSYRO/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

You can get it at Lowe's or HomeDepot.

Some guys also use some sort of foam that McMaster sells, but I can't remember exactly what it is.

 

[Sawdustguy]

If it's not direct fired I would get one of these:

For $39.95 it's not too expensive and it works real well on a non-direct fired Mash Tun.

http://thekegkoozy.com/

 

[lamarguy]

Insulating your MLT is sooooo overrated. I just heat my garage to the desired mash temp and problem solved!

3' x 4' 1/2" Ultra-Flexible Foam Rubber Insulation

The keg blanket is a nice solution for a converted keg.

 

[IPAAAA]

Check out some reflectix insulation (basically, silver bubble wrap)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BQSYRO/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

You can get it at Lowe's or HomeDepot.

Some guys also use some sort of foam that McMaster sells, but I can't remember exactly what it is.

That looks like a nice cheap solution.

Thanks for all the info guys...really appreciate it.

 

[arturo7]

Foam insulation from McMaster Carr

details here https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/15-gallon-mlt-176701/

 

[IPAAAA]

Foam insulation from McMaster Carr

details here https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/15-gallon-mlt-176701/

Looks legit. :rockin:

 

[Soulrebel]

I have the Reflectix on converted keg. Works OK. I found most of the heat is lost through the lid. I used the lid from my old round cooler and it works wonders.

 

[IPAAAA]

Check out some reflectix insulation (basically, silver bubble wrap)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BQSYRO/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

You can get it at Lowe's or HomeDepot.

Some guys also use some sort of foam that McMaster sells, but I can't remember exactly what it is.

Went to home depot to try and by this stuff. They had it but only in a huge roll that was almost $50. Think the stuff from amazon will be enough to cover the mlt two times?

 

[Irrenarzt]

Anyone try the silicone listed on the mcmaster link above? Sounds like a nice way to go.

 

[Bobby_M]

Silicone? No, I don't have $300 burning a hole in my pocket.

 

[zymurgy101]

insulating your mlt is sooooo overrated. I just heat my garage to the desired mash temp and problem solved!

lol

 

[IPAAAA]

Went to home depot to try and by this stuff. They had it but only in a huge roll that was almost $50. Think the stuff from amazon will be enough to cover the mlt two times?

So anyone know about this? Have you bought the amazon stuff from the link earlier in the thread and it was enough to cover a 10 gallon mlt?

 

[arturo7]

what size is your MLT?

circumference = 3.14 x diameter

circumfernce x height = area

 

[IPAAAA]

I know it is a 10 gallon rubbermaid MLT but I honestly have no idea of the actual dimensions.

 

[arturo7]

Why do want to insulate something that is already insulated?

Am I missing something?

 

[humann_brewing]

I went with Bobby's mineral wood insulation from Mcmaster method. Wrapped some roof flashing around it and put together with some riveted clips and sealed with silicone.

 

[IPAAAA]

Why do want to insulate something that is already insulated?

Am I missing something?

To help with maintaining the temp. I usually wrap a big blanket around it and it is just tedious to try and do that every time.

 

[arturo7]

How hot does your cooler feel when you're mashing?