Rubbermaid 5-Gallon Water Cooler for $21.88

EyePeeA · Apr 10, 2013

Is this a suitable mash tun for all-grain brewing? I'm mini-mashing an average of 6 lbs. of grain in my kettle now and looking to upgrade.

It seems that this cooler will only be able to handle 12 lbs. of grain at 1.3 liters per lb. but at least it will hold my mash temperature better.

What else will I need? Thanks.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Rubbermai...2460148722580&veh=aff&wmlspartner=tWsI2R5jHvk

TriageStat · Apr 10, 2013

Looks like it would work fine. You'll need to get your false bottom, probably 9". You can always find some cooler conversion kits that include all your fittings and whatnot.

jedimann74 · Apr 10, 2013

That's the same cooler that most brew supply companies sell so I would say yes. Most cooler conversions I see are on the Rubbermaid or Coleman coolers

shelly_belly · Apr 10, 2013

I have one with around 400 batches on it. The inside walls are warped a little bit but it still works great. I posted pics the other day here. https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/show-off-your-mash-tun-175275/index6.html#post5083416

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