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Mash Tun from a Home Depot Rubbermaid water cooler
February 16, 2010 - 12:35pm
Has anyone done the conversion of one of those 10 gallon cylindrical coolers that they sell at Home Depot? I haven't looked into it too far, but I'd like to draw on the experiences of others if possible before I start. Specifically, I'm looking for the size of hardware I'll need to replace the spigot.
February 17, 2010 - 12:00pm
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thats gonna be what im gonna use if i ever get my 2nd keg converted to a boil pot and build a stand..and buy burners and..well whatever else i need.there are tons of guides and i think BBB sells a conversion kit
February 17, 2010 - 12:17pm
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I didn't use the same cooler you're talking about, but I did convert a cooler to my mash tun.
This is similar to what I've done... http://hbd.org/cascade/dennybrew/
February 20, 2010 - 8:15am
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I used one of the Rubbermaid/Gott coolers as a Mashtun for a while. They work great.
I used a 1/2" Weldless valve and a SS Domed false bottom.
Several places sell the 1/2" Weldless conversion kit. Check with Jim also. Here are the links for reference at Northern Brewer: http://www.northernbrewer.com/brewing/s-s-cooler-valve-w-barb.html
Here is the false bottom that I used and actual still use in my keg:
http://www.northernbrewer.com/brewing/12-s-s-false-bottom.html
Check with Jim on these items, it will save you shipping.
I have not, but I know there are a lot of online DIY guides that go through how to do this. I will try and find one if you want.
Eric
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