Toecutter
Well-Known Member
hi all,
I'm kind of new to this, learning as I go. I am using a 50 qt Coleman rectangular cooler to mash. problem I'm having is getting the right temps during mash. I have been bringing the water to 170 dg in the kettle. add about a gallon to the cooler to preheat. when kettle water drops to 164, I add the grain to the cooler, and add the rest of the water. But i'm getting a temp drop in the cooler to 148-149 dg. I'm using a digital thermometer, and i think its off a couple of degrees. will I have problems with conversion at these temps ??
thanks for any advice
I'm kind of new to this, learning as I go. I am using a 50 qt Coleman rectangular cooler to mash. problem I'm having is getting the right temps during mash. I have been bringing the water to 170 dg in the kettle. add about a gallon to the cooler to preheat. when kettle water drops to 164, I add the grain to the cooler, and add the rest of the water. But i'm getting a temp drop in the cooler to 148-149 dg. I'm using a digital thermometer, and i think its off a couple of degrees. will I have problems with conversion at these temps ??
thanks for any advice