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    Mashing tun cooler unit

    What temp and time decrease do most brewers experience while using a cooler setup for mashing? Is it really consistent over enough time?
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    Mash vs Steeping -_-

    I know, i know. I've searched the forums and found these threads explaining the differences. My question is. If a recipe calls for steeping can you mash instead? Isn't the difference of the 2 is converting grain into simple sugars? Would this alter the main taste, so steeping vs mash is...
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    Mash/Wort 2 pots

    I'm a little confused why some setups have a pot for steeping grains, then move that to another pot for starting wort. The first pot has a false bottom because they dump the grains directly in? vs using a muslin bag? I guess since i'm watching most noob setups, they do all of the above in one pot.
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    Water amount?

    If a recipe is for 5 gallons. Is their a particular reason why the instructions may only say to boil example 2-3 gal vs the whole 5? Is that because most people wouldn't be able to cook 5 gallons on a stove top? I ask because i saw a comment saying if you can boil more do so. Thanks...
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