Manifold or SS braid

[VVbrewery]

I'm designing a RIMS system and at least to start I want to use my cooler mashtun. I've got a manifold I made from copper tubing with hacksawed slots. Would this work better or should I go to a SS braid?

 

[govner1]

How big is you MLT?
If you use the braid you can insert a copper tube w/ holes drilled in it so that the braid won't collapse if you're doing a big beer.
If you go w/ the manifold (which I use) add some cooper or even machine screws on the bottom of the corners so you don't create a vacuum & get a stuck sparge.
Just my $.02.


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[Darkness]

I would stick to the manifold, I used a SS braid once and smashed it mashing in and switched to manifold. Loved my manifold. Now use keg with false bottom.

 

[VVbrewery]

The cooler holds about 8.5 gallons. i don't understand what you mean, why the spacers at the corner?

 

[govner1]

It keep the manifold just a little off the bottom of your tun and helps prevent creating a vacuum between the manifold & bottom of the tun.


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[VVbrewery]

Hmmmm... Makes sense. I'll have to try that.

Thanks