selivem
Well-Known Member
I decided to replace the stainless braid inside my mash tun (a 5 Gal Igloo cooler) with a false bottom. Having recently spent shameful amounts on fittings, I wanted to do it the cheap way. This is my setup, it does work pretty well.
Lowes sells bucket covers for $1.90, the diameter is 9”3/4 the exact fit for the bottom of my cooler. I drilled 1/8 holes every ½” et voila.
The plastic is <2> HDPE. I’m not sure it’s food grade. If you are looking for Food Grade, my LHBS sells 2Gal fermentation buckets with an almost identical lid. The lids are the same size and the grommet hole is perfect for the dip tube.
EDIT: Oups, I found these lids at Home Depot not Lowes.
Lowes sells bucket covers for $1.90, the diameter is 9”3/4 the exact fit for the bottom of my cooler. I drilled 1/8 holes every ½” et voila.
The plastic is <2> HDPE. I’m not sure it’s food grade. If you are looking for Food Grade, my LHBS sells 2Gal fermentation buckets with an almost identical lid. The lids are the same size and the grommet hole is perfect for the dip tube.
EDIT: Oups, I found these lids at Home Depot not Lowes.