Need help with mash tun

[treacheroustexan]

I had it all planned out in my head how I wanted to build my mash tun. I went into home depot after work today and it just didn't work out. I tried looking up guides but it seemed like every one that I looked at used PVC or had a bunch of unnecessary parts, or had a parts list but ended up changing all of the parts in the original part and i didn't have time to read through 70 pages of a post to find the correct parts. I want to use the SS braid not pvc). Can anybody post a good tutorial (mainly parts list)? I have a 5 gallon beverage dispenser (going to upgrade to 10 eventually but I at least want to start making a couple smaller beers to get the hang of AG). Thank you guys.

 

[McKnuckle]

Mash in a bag! No need for a manifold (the bag IS the manifold). Mesh paint strainer bags are cheap and reuseable.

 

[treacheroustexan]

People have mentioned that, and I guess I never realized how good of an idea that was. So any recommendations on what ball valve? I have seen plans for 3/8" and 1/2". Not sure if it matters

 

[alane1]

There are a lot of options but a cooler valve kit and a bazooka tube are about as simple as it gets http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/bronze-cooler-valve-kit.html
http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/mash-boil-screen.html good luck

 

[d3track]

The 3/8" nipple tends to fit most coolers better, so it's a 3/8" valve.

You can also purchase bulkheads leaving you with just a cooler and braid to purchase.

There is post on here where the parts list is laid out end to end right up front

 

[treacheroustexan]

There are a lot of options but a cooler valve kit and a bazooka tube are about as simple as it gets http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/bronze-cooler-valve-kit.html
http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/mash-boil-screen.html good luck

I broke down and ended up buying these two items and a 10 gal igloo cooler.