Questions about Building a Mash Tun

[jrfieldsiii]

I have a 48qt Igloo Ice Cube, but it doesn't have a spigot on it.... is there any issue with drilling one myself, and is there anything I should do in order to make it actually work.

Thanks!!!

 

[45_70sharps]

You should be able to drill a hole carefully and it should work fine.
When you put the plumbing through the wall you're going to have a flat washer on the inside and outside with an O ring behind it. I would assemble all the hardware and use the flat washer for a template to know where to drill. You don't want to end up with the hole to low so that you can't fit your washer on without having to cut it.

 

[Mtn_Brewer]

To get a good/safe seal, I would suggest using high temperature O-rings from an auto parts store behind stainless steel washers. This has worked great for me.