fedagentbeer
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I recently gave my old cooler mash tun away and built a new one. I decided to build the very popluar Coleman Xtreme Mash Tun.
The cooler lid closes tight, however once the mash begins, the lid does not close tight due to the heat (my guess?). Which leaves a gap that allows heat to escape.
I place a blanket over the cooler and have tried using a Rachet Strap to try to hold the cooler tight together. However, I'm still getting heat loss.
Are there any secrets or ways I can better insulate the lid to get a tighter fit once the cooler gets warm? Is this normal for the Coleman Xtreme? My last cooler was an Igloo and I didn't have this issue.
Any tips or guidance would be appreciated!
The cooler lid closes tight, however once the mash begins, the lid does not close tight due to the heat (my guess?). Which leaves a gap that allows heat to escape.
I place a blanket over the cooler and have tried using a Rachet Strap to try to hold the cooler tight together. However, I'm still getting heat loss.
Are there any secrets or ways I can better insulate the lid to get a tighter fit once the cooler gets warm? Is this normal for the Coleman Xtreme? My last cooler was an Igloo and I didn't have this issue.
Any tips or guidance would be appreciated!