Strangebird
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So I've been researching coolers for mashing. I just went through the Igloo, Rubbermaid and Coleman websites looking for info on whether their 5 and 10 gallon beverage coolers are suitable for hot liquids. In the FAQ on the Igloo site it specifically says that they are not. The other two did not have the info on their websites so I have emails into the customer service departments asking what the acceptable temp range is. I am one of those people that has a general skepticism of plastics used with food/liquids (hence why I use glass carboys despite their weight/awkwardness).
I came across this type of container on Amazon which claims to be for hot liquids, but the distributor's website indicates that they use Bisphenol-A in many of their resins. Of course they refer people to bisphenola.org. Of course the research studyies listed on that site are by plastics/chemical industry organizations so I don't trust them as far as I can throw them.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XATJ86/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
I'm curious whether folks have any mash containers that came with a stated temp range that includes mash temps.
I came across this type of container on Amazon which claims to be for hot liquids, but the distributor's website indicates that they use Bisphenol-A in many of their resins. Of course they refer people to bisphenola.org. Of course the research studyies listed on that site are by plastics/chemical industry organizations so I don't trust them as far as I can throw them.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XATJ86/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
I'm curious whether folks have any mash containers that came with a stated temp range that includes mash temps.
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