Cheap Eskys At Big W

[Eggs]

I was at Big W today. they have 62 liter coolers for $99. they are the heavy duty plastic type. the label claims to keep cold for 4 days. seemed like a good deal to me for someone looking for a mash tun.

http://www.bigw.com.au/sports-leisure/camp...x-marine-cooler

web site says out of stock, but the ringwood store had heaps.

 

[Pennywise]

Bugger, the missus was just there yesterday I would have got her to grab me one. Looks like it'll be a good size for a BB false bottom too. Might have to make a special trip to the local tomorrow. Cheers Eggs

 

[peaky]

Pretty cheap for a 62 litre cooler. That's a big mash tun though. Triple batches no worries :beerbang: Although I have never done a double, my 44L would do double batches easy.

 

[Pennywise]

Perfect for doubles if doing a MO with big beers. Ima gettin' me one of these if they're still available

 

[peaky]

Perfect for doubles if doing a MO with big beers. Ima gettin' me one of these if they're still available

Yep, true. Doubles with a mash out would work well with this sized esky

 

[Amber Fluid]

Even though this is a good deal, I really think it is hard to go past the Techni Ice ones. You can pick a 60L up for around the same price (incl post).

 

[Cocko]

Even the BGS is in on the act!

Not as cheap...

HERE

 

[thedragon]

Thanks Eggs. I need a new esky - oddly to keep beer cold, not to brew it. I'll be getting one of these tomorrow.

Thanks.

D

 

[g-funke]

hey all,

Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but i've seen these ice boxes again at Big W for $98..

Has anyone made a mash tun out of these, and if so, does the ball valve attach nicely?

cheers

 

[hoppy2B]

:blink: They appear to have a ready made drainage plug.

 

[g-funke]

:blink: They appear to have a ready made drainage plug.

Thanks, yes. But I was just curious if it was a simple attachment of the ball valve (like a normal Willow or Coleman esky), or if its difficult due to a different size drainage hole or something....

 

[WarmBeer]

Thanks, yes. But I was just curious if it was a simple attachment of the ball valve (like a normal Willow or Coleman esky), or if its difficult due to a different size drainage hole or something....

If they're the same diameter drain hole as the Techni-Ice eskys, this is what you need to know.

 

[g-funke]

If they're the same diameter drain hole as the Techni-Ice eskys, this is what you need to know.

Great cheers I'll buy the esky tomorrow and hook it all up