Mash Tun Esky - Differences Between Brands and Ranges

[cpsmusic]

Hi Folks,

As I've mentioned in other threads, I've had some problems with what I think is astringency due to over-sparging so I'd like to try no-sparge. Problem is my current esky is 26L which is fine when I batch sparge a 20L batch but not big enough for a full-volume no-sparge.

So, I've been hunting around online for a new esky to use as a mash tun. Just wondering if there is any noticeable difference between "standard" eskies and the ones with better insulation, e.g. Coleman make a "standard" esky and an "Xtreme" which they say keeps things colder for longer so I'm assuming it's got better insulation. But there's a marked price difference too - $119 vs. $169 for a 47L version. ATM, I'm leaning towards a Coleman Xtreme 58L. Anything else worth considering?

 

[DU99]

Techniice
There at frankston

 

[Mardoo]

Techniice and their other labels are awesome. You want one with an insulated lid.

 

[Ducatiboy stu]

I put a piece of styrofoam from a broccoli box lid directly on top of the mash. Stops a hell of a lot of heat loss

 

[Red Baron]

The better the quality of the esky, the less heat lost during the mash. I use an icekool one- pretty much the same as techniice ones. I also put a slab of styro directly on the mash and only get a 2deg drop over an hour.

Cheers,
RB

 

[cpsmusic]

Techniice look good! Just wondering if anyone could give me some idea of the internal volume of the 40L/60L models? As I mentioned in another thread, I'd like to try no-sparge for a standard 20L batch so I'm thinking the 60L model is the one to go for?

 

[idzy]

171 for 250l
272 for 500l

Roughly half the volume for Techniice. Bigger is always better I say, so I would say go the 60 over the 40.

Idzy

 

[droid]

definitely worth considering what you might want later and also making the two tuns you have handle different sized batches imo

I have an evakool ice mate which is 70ltrs with internal dimensions of 350mm wide x 300mm deep x 750 length,

I would look at something more box shaped next time, so basically it could cope with a smaller mash but also a bigger one. I'd have reservations about only half or 1/3 filling something long with a large contact area with the air and a small amount of liquid under it

the "outer (edit) mark" boxes at bunnings look good, nice and deep and square'ish - the 50ltr might be good

good luck
ps
what sort of manifold/screen will you use? some eskys with the wheels make things a bit less symmetrical regarding making a manifold and or flow

 

[droid]

techni ice on spesh at the moment

www.techniice.com/ice-boxes/signature-series/60l-ice-box-signature.html
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