So, here is the mash/lauter tun that I have decided to make. It is basically a copy of Doc's I suppose, except I couldn't get any High temp PVC, so I used all copper.
The esky is a 45 litre Igloo that I picked up from BBQ's galore for $50. (I did have a 30 litre esky I was going to use but this one has turned out much better).
The esky already came with a drain plug, which I removed. I bought 2 metres of 1/2 inch annealed copper tubing, a 200mm threaded tee-piece, 4 elbow joints and 2 tee-pieces.
Cut the copper to length and joined appropriately. Lucky enough, the joins are quite snug. This way I can pull it apart for thorough cleaning and inspection. If I need to get it welded/soldered in the future so be it, but for now it works a treat.
I ran about 4 litres of water through it and was stunned at how well it actually worked.
The esky is a 45 litre Igloo that I picked up from BBQ's galore for $50. (I did have a 30 litre esky I was going to use but this one has turned out much better).
The esky already came with a drain plug, which I removed. I bought 2 metres of 1/2 inch annealed copper tubing, a 200mm threaded tee-piece, 4 elbow joints and 2 tee-pieces.
Cut the copper to length and joined appropriately. Lucky enough, the joins are quite snug. This way I can pull it apart for thorough cleaning and inspection. If I need to get it welded/soldered in the future so be it, but for now it works a treat.
I ran about 4 litres of water through it and was stunned at how well it actually worked.