mrobertson
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Mash tun
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Wouter
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I wonder if it will work.
The filter you are using is a hop filter with a small surface area. I wonder if it won't clock.
Just try it out :), if it doesn't clog it's all good.
The filter you are using is a hop filter with a small surface area. I wonder if it won't clock.
Just try it out :), if it doesn't clog it's all good.
Mines got a similar filter and I haven't had it clog up yet. It's fallen off before, but that's a different story! 
Bigjas
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I built a similar one a couple of years ago. I use a large BIAB sack in it and I never get a stuck mash. I just use 4 small spring clamps whilst doughing in to hold the bag in place. Might be something you want to look into if the bazooka filter doesn’t work well.
ACBEV
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It looks good to me, just like mine... You may have trouble with it maintaining temperature though. I built mine into an old kitchen cupboard, with 10cm insulation board, cut to size for sides, top and bottom.
Looks the same as mine to, I use a duvet to stop it loosing heat.
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hope you have a solid seal on the inner skin alone and have not attempted to make a seal between two skins without providing a solid spacer? otherwise be mindful to check for leaks of sweet wort into the void and insulation and the resulting microlife and mould that will thrive on it.
also consider filling the lid void with something like vermiculate or perlite..
also consider filling the lid void with something like vermiculate or perlite..
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Thanks for the feedback everyone. It’s definitely watertight and has been leak tested. It’s is insulated with compressed polystyrene so that should help with heat retention.
I will let you know how the first use goes on Friday.
I will let you know how the first use goes on Friday.
MrRook
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Looks just like mine which works just fine.
chesters-mild
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And mine also, but I use a home made mash bag inside and a small S.S. sieve over the tap to keep the bag from the outflow, never had a stuck mash or any problems and get up to 72% efficiency. It's also a good idea to lag the outside of the tun with a camping / yoga mat ( £5 from supermarkets ) I usually only get a 1 degree C drop in temp. in an hour and a half.
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so brewery has been and it worked great. found a slight leak at the seal, only about a teaspoon of wort was lost so it should be a simple fix
That's great news! Hope you have many a happy brew day with it.
Longhead23
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Hi M Robertson. Did you have build plan or follow any guides? I want to build one too, but lack confidence.
Cheers.
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Longhead23
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Can I asked what model cool box that is and where you got it from?
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