Anyone used this HLT - mash product?

[bozotros]

We are looking to move from extract/steeping and jump into all grain. I've seen the many plans to DIY a mash tun from coolers here. Having said that, has anyone purchased this HLT/mash tun combination from Adventures in Home Brewing:
http://www.homebrewing.org/10-Gallo...th-False-Bottom-AND-HLT_p_1313.html?AffId=160

If so, experience, comments, etc.???

Thanks as always

 

[mendesm]

I checked out one those at the LBS, and it is entirely way too expensive for what it is.

Check out this thread: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/cheap-easy-10-gallon-rubbermaid-mlt-conversion-23008

1/2 hour at the local hardware store and another 1/2 hour assembly testing will get you the same for around $80, and that's paying full price for the cooler.

Make sure you browse through the entire thread. There are different ways to assemble the same thing with different parts, some more available than others. For example you can use a plastic valve that usually goes on a fermenter/bottling bucket that you may already have around and it is a lot cheaper than a lot of the stainless steel parts mentioned in the earlier posts in the thread.