Mash Tun Insulation Needed

[djackal]

I was looking at buying some air-cell building insulation but bunnings only sells it in big rolls. Any idea where to get a small off cut of this or similar gear to insulate my mash tun?

Cheers
Carl

 

[warra48]

I use an esky as a mash tun. Don't know what you use.
I use one of those camping type mattresses, and cut a piece to size to fit under the mash tun, and another to fit around the outside. Fix it with gaffer tape. Some people use bubble wrap.
Also, I have a piece cut out to fit on top of my mash, basically to insulate it from the air space at the top of the esky. I think it works, as the surface in contact with the mash is warm, but the upper surface is cool. I lose no more than 1C during an hour long mash.

 

[djackal]

I use an esky as a mash tun. Don't know what you use.
I use one of those camping type mattresses, and cut a piece to size to fit under the mash tun, and another to fit around the outside. Fix it with gaffer tape. Some people use bubble wrap.
Also, I have a piece cut out to fit on top of my mash, basically to insulate it from the air space at the top of the esky. I think it works, as the surface in contact with the mash is warm, but the upper surface is cool. I lose no more than 1C during an hour long mash.

Sorry should have mentioned that I use a SS pot. I did use a camping mat b4 but mates staffy got into it. The air-cell stuff is nice and shiny and I think would work better.

Cheers
Carl

 

[recharge]

If you wanna drive to bakers hill i'll give you apiece


Regards

Rich

 

[djackal]

If you wanna drive to bakers hill i'll give you apiece
Regards

Rich

I think it would be cheaper by buying 20 metres of the stuff than driving out there, but cheers for the offer .

The way it's going though who knows!!

Cheers
Carl

 

[sathid]

You can't buy it by the metre?

Last time I looked it was about $15 a metre.

What Bunnings are you going to?

 

[recharge]

I think it would be cheaper by buying 20 metres of the stuff than driving out there, but cheers for the offer .

The way it's going though who knows!!

Cheers
Carl

I think you would be correct.

Rich

 

[paulwin]

try clark rubber o conner they sell the stuff with silver foil covering i have use it myself works great . the guy there said they get some blokes in from little creatures that uses it
cheers paul

 

[paulwin]

heres a photo of it

 

[djackal]

heres a photo of it
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SOLD TO THE MAN IN WHITE!!!

Cheers, I'll check it out this week. Thanks for the tip!!

 

[paulwin]

hi djackal saw your web site see you are after silicon hose.you can save some money and buy this hose from couplers o conner right behind clark rubber for $ 3 a meter with metal wire reinforcing

cheers paul