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Date: 19 Jun 2006 01:00:32
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Subject: Home made cooler mash tun: drilling the hole
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Re: Making a home-made cooler mash tun.
I have purchased a rectangular cool box. But it doesn't have a drain
plug. Looks like I will have to start drilling...
Question: I need to fit a clear plastic tube, 1/2 inch ID, 3/8 inch OD.
What's the neatest way to do this. Some people advocate fitting a large
rubber stopper and drilling through the rubber stopper to fit the tube.
Alternatively, I could drill a 3/8 inch hole, fit the tube and add a
couple of rubber washers for water-tightness.
Thanks
Bruce
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Date: 19 Jun 2006 08:40:22
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Subject: Re: Home made cooler mash tun: drilling the hole
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Thanks, Tom.
But I am not sure my wire braid manifold would fit onto this -- it
seems to be 1 inch diameter.
Also, the walls of the cooler are nearly 1 inch. Again, I am not sure
this would fit.
Bruce
tombiasi wrote:
> <bruce_phipps@my-deja.com> wrote in message
> news:1150711072.436821.256730@r2g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
> > Thanks.
> > What does a drain spigot look like -- are they available from home brew
> > shops?
> >
> > Bruce
> >
> You could use this: http://morebeer.com/product.html?product_id=16592
> Tom
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Date: 19 Jun 2006 02:57:52
From:
Subject: Re: Home made cooler mash tun: drilling the hole
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Thanks.
What does a drain spigot look like -- are they available from home brew
shops?
Bruce
tombiasi wrote:
> <bruce_phipps@my-deja.com> wrote in message
> news:1150704032.388751.193580@p79g2000cwp.googlegroups.com...
> > Re: Making a home-made cooler mash tun.
> >
> > I have purchased a rectangular cool box. But it doesn't have a drain
> > plug. Looks like I will have to start drilling...
> >
> > Question: I need to fit a clear plastic tube, 1/2 inch ID, 3/8 inch OD.
> > What's the neatest way to do this. Some people advocate fitting a large
> > rubber stopper and drilling through the rubber stopper to fit the tube.
> > Alternatively, I could drill a 3/8 inch hole, fit the tube and add a
> > couple of rubber washers for water-tightness.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Bruce
> >
> I would install a drain spigot.
> Use food grade silicone.
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Date: 19 Jun 2006 08:59:39
From: tombiasi
Subject: Re: Home made cooler mash tun: drilling the hole
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<bruce_phipps@my-deja.com > wrote in message
news:1150711072.436821.256730@r2g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
> Thanks.
> What does a drain spigot look like -- are they available from home brew
> shops?
>
> Bruce
>
You could use this: http://morebeer.com/product.html?product_id=16592
Tom
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Date: 19 Jun 2006 18:08:48
From: John 'Shaggy' Kolesar
Subject: Re: Home made cooler mash tun: drilling the hole
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On 19 Jun 2006 02:57:52 -0700, <bruce_phipps@my-deja.com > wrote:
> Thanks.
> What does a drain spigot look like -- are they available from home brew
> shops?
I just got a standard brass spigot from the plumbing section of the hardware
store and used that.
John.
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Date: 20 Jun 2006 01:32:00
From: QD Steve
Subject: Re: Home made cooler mash tun: drilling the hole
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"John 'Shaggy' Kolesar" <spam@shagg.net > wrote in message
news:slrne9dq4c.rqt.spam@weizen.shagg.net...
> On 19 Jun 2006 02:57:52 -0700, <bruce_phipps@my-deja.com> wrote:
>> Thanks.
>> What does a drain spigot look like -- are they available from home brew
>> shops?
>
> I just got a standard brass spigot from the plumbing section of the
> hardware
> store and used that.
>
>
Yep. And use an 'O' ring on either side to seal. Simple.
Steve W (in Aus)
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Date: 19 Jun 2006 05:43:10
From: tombiasi
Subject: Re: Home made cooler mash tun: drilling the hole
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<bruce_phipps@my-deja.com > wrote in message
news:1150704032.388751.193580@p79g2000cwp.googlegroups.com...
> Re: Making a home-made cooler mash tun.
>
> I have purchased a rectangular cool box. But it doesn't have a drain
> plug. Looks like I will have to start drilling...
>
> Question: I need to fit a clear plastic tube, 1/2 inch ID, 3/8 inch OD.
> What's the neatest way to do this. Some people advocate fitting a large
> rubber stopper and drilling through the rubber stopper to fit the tube.
> Alternatively, I could drill a 3/8 inch hole, fit the tube and add a
> couple of rubber washers for water-tightness.
>
> Thanks
> Bruce
>
I would install a drain spigot.
Use food grade silicone.
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Date: 20 Jun 2006 05:00:38
From:
Subject: Re: Home made cooler mash tun: drilling the hole
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Thanks, All. Looks like fitting a spigot of some sort could be the way
to go.
Bruce
MDixon wrote:
> <bruce_phipps@my-deja.com> wrote in message
> news:1150704032.388751.193580@p79g2000cwp.googlegroups.com...
> > Re: Making a home-made cooler mash tun.
> >
> > I have purchased a rectangular cool box. But it doesn't have a drain
> > plug. Looks like I will have to start drilling...
> >
> > Question: I need to fit a clear plastic tube, 1/2 inch ID, 3/8 inch OD.
> > What's the neatest way to do this. Some people advocate fitting a large
> > rubber stopper and drilling through the rubber stopper to fit the tube.
> > Alternatively, I could drill a 3/8 inch hole, fit the tube and add a
> > couple of rubber washers for water-tightness.
>
> Best thing I have found for cutting a hole in a cooler is a spiral saw and a
> steady hand. See my page on how to make a coffin mash tun.
>
> Cheers,
> Mike
> www.ipass.net/mpdixon/
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Date: 20 Jun 2006 06:20:27
From: MDixon
Subject: Re: Home made cooler mash tun: drilling the hole
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<bruce_phipps@my-deja.com > wrote in message
news:1150704032.388751.193580@p79g2000cwp.googlegroups.com...
> Re: Making a home-made cooler mash tun.
>
> I have purchased a rectangular cool box. But it doesn't have a drain
> plug. Looks like I will have to start drilling...
>
> Question: I need to fit a clear plastic tube, 1/2 inch ID, 3/8 inch OD.
> What's the neatest way to do this. Some people advocate fitting a large
> rubber stopper and drilling through the rubber stopper to fit the tube.
> Alternatively, I could drill a 3/8 inch hole, fit the tube and add a
> couple of rubber washers for water-tightness.
Best thing I have found for cutting a hole in a cooler is a spiral saw and a
steady hand. See my page on how to make a coffin mash tun.
Cheers,
Mike
www.ipass.net/mpdixon/
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