A trip to the store.
- Stainless Steel braided line: $9.49
- 1/2″ brass close nipple: $2.58
- 2 – 1/2″ washers: $0.74
- 1/2″ to 3/8″ compression fitting: $2.39
- 10 gallon HDPE drinking cooler: $39.97
- 1/2″ brass valve: $5.77
So, for $60, I have an assembled 10 gallon insulated mash tun. I’m still uncertain if the braided stainless steel is the way to go, but I’m thinking it’ll work well enough compared to a false bottom or scored manifold.
I ended up using a compression fitting to connect to one end of the braided line, which meant I didn’t have to sweat any copper joints. Plus, copper is so expensive right now that even small sections of coiled copper have security tags attached.
Next: assembly….
cool, sounds like a fun project, I kinda wish I had built mine but oh well. Once you’re done we need to have a brew weekend for you, Joe, and I. Bring all of our equipment together and just brew…now if I only had time!
Only had time…. you’ll notice how long this series of postings is taking…. 😉
Let’s see – two kegs and a 10 gallon kettle, we could do like 30 gallons of some beer. That’s almost enough to age in an oak cask. That’d be awesome.
With so much talk about all grain, I’m really getting tempted. I’ll use the same excuse…no time…no time…
Thanks for the list. These kinda posts make it easier for the uninitiated like me!
we could age in an oak cask, that’d be sweet. Question is what to brew?
May I suggest a Flanders Red? Mmmmmm!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flanders_red_ale