How much can I mash using 5 gal. cooler?

[mr_bell]

I picked up a 5 gal round igloo cooler this summer for $14 from wal-mart, thinking I might use it for partial mashing eventually. I went out and bought the fittings from Menard's for the bulkhead a day ago, and now will either build a manifold, get a false bottom or use a braid. While my thoughts were to use this setup for partial mashing, why not try AG since I'm mashing anyway? My question, then, is how much (how many lbs) of grain, and how many gallons of water will I be limited to with this setup? I know it's not gonna work for big beers, but what exactly will I be limited to?

Thanks!

 

[Browarmistrz]

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/how-big-your-mash-tun-needs-123585/

 

[northernlad]

About 13lbs.

 

[mr_bell]

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/how-big-your-mash-tun-needs-123585/

Perfect. (Should've searched first)

 

[ksbrain]

FWIW I recommend the SS Braid made from a toilet water supply hose.