My First MLT

[Rooster_P]

Let me just start by saying hello and thanks for all your effort here on this site. I don't post much, but have been reading for quite awhile. Through this site I have learned a lot quickly.

I hope to complete my first all grain in the next week or two. (already have 7 extract batches under my belt.) So with the information here and some parts from the garage and hardware store, this is what I have.
Parts

Cooler

 

[Rooster_P]

Drain plug removed out and in

New valve

I ended up reusing the rubber insert for now on the inside as it fit over the coupler and stop a minor drip that was occur using just the oring.

Currently I am working on a manifold and hope to have pictures up soon.

 

[HomebrewJeff]

Looks good, nice job!

Are those washers Stainless?

 

[FullDraw]

I just finished mine up this morning. Only took 2 trips to the store. That might be a new record.

 

[mariojr]

I would keep the original rubber insert. It's the only way I was able to keep the valve from leaking without applying any sealant.

 

[Rooster_P]

So far it is working with the original insert, as long as it holds up to temps we should be good.

 

[Rooster_P]

Here are the pics for the CPVC manifold.

I do have a couple questions about the manifold construction. The first is can the slots be to narrow. I used a scroll saw to cut the slits since it didn't take a lot to fixture it to make semi uniform cuts. The slots are space between and 1/8 and 1/4 inch apart. The second question is on how most people glue it up. I have read many say not to glue it all up for ease of cleaning. I was thinking of glueing the the back end together and the two front corners. The major reason is that the elbow don't have a snug fit. This would leave the long slitted pieces and the tee connecting the valve free floating. Thoughts? Thanks.

 

[wildwest450]

I do have a couple questions about the manifold construction. The first is can the slots be to narrow. I used a scroll saw to cut the slits since it didn't take a lot to fixture it to make semi uniform cuts. The slots are space between and 1/8 and 1/4 inch apart. The second question is on how most people glue it up. I have read many say not to glue it all up for ease of cleaning. I was thinking of glueing the the back end together and the two front corners. The major reason is that the elbow don't have a snug fit. This would leave the long slitted pieces and the tee connecting the valve free floating. Thoughts? Thanks.

Fine slots should be fine they will allow less solid matter through the manifold. You should be able to do a nice fine crush with that. I glued a couple of pieces on my manifold, still easy to clean, but not a jigsaw puzzle to put back together.

 

[Rooster_P]

Great that is what I wanted to hear. Thanks

 

[riored4v]

Fine slots should be fine they will allow less solid matter through the manifold. You should be able to do a nice fine crush with that. I glued a couple of pieces on my manifold, still easy to clean, but not a jigsaw puzzle to put back together.

Is there a particular glue to use so its safe to mash in? I'm building mine right now as well as was going to just slide it all together, but after seeing how much of a puzzle its become, i'd like to glue a few pieces as well.

 

[JPicasso]

Are those metal washers Stainless steel? Or zinc coated?

Are the coated one safe for inside the cooler? I cannot find large enough SS washers anywhere around me.

 

[Rooster_P]

I was just planning on using the standard CPVC glue. It is what is used on my hot water lines. In everything I have read so far I have not heared of a special glue being used.

 

[Rooster_P]

They are stainless. I found all the parts at my local Do It center (hardware store). They seem to stock less selection but more of the hard to find items than the big box stores.

 

[riored4v]

I was just planning on using the standard CPVC glue. It is what is used on my hot water lines. In everything I have read so far I have not heared of a special glue being used.

I've never worked with this stuff before, so bare with me..lol My dad has some glue also, but he mentioned its for PVC. Is that the same glue used for CPVC?

thanks

 

[alpo]

Are those metal washers Stainless steel? Or zinc coated?

Are the coated one safe for inside the cooler? I cannot find large enough SS washers anywhere around me.

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Be warned.. it will take like 3 weeks to get your order, but they do have everything in the world.

 

[Rooster_P]

To my knowledge there are 3 types of glue PVC, CPVC, and ABS. In normal plumbing you would want to use the proper corresponding glue, but in this application I would imagine you would be OK with regular PVC glue. As you are just trying to keep the pieces from slipping apart and don't a permanent water tight connection.

 

[riored4v]

To my knowledge there are 3 types of glue PVC, CPVC, and ABS. In normal plumbing you would want to use the proper corresponding glue, but in this application I would imagine you would be OK with regular PVC glue. As you are just trying to keep the pieces from slipping apart and don't a permanent water tight connection.

ok, thanks. I just wanted to make sure i wouldnt get sick off of using the PVC glue.