I cant find a rectangular coolbox for mashing...will other shapes do too?

[Elysium]

A lot of people on youtube mention and show videos RECTANGULAR coolboxes for mashing. A square -shaped one wont do?

 

[progmac]

capacity matters a whole lot more than shape. look for something at least 5 gallons...most people prefer 10+

 

[Varmintman]

Any shape will do if you are using a manifold/stainless braid and batch sparging. If you are fly sparging though a tall round drink cooler works best at limiting channeling and such.

 

[DerekJ]

The shape really doesn't matter. Round, rectangular, square, triangular, whatever you can find will work.

 

[Elysium]

capacity matters a whole lot more than shape. look for something at least 5 gallons...most people prefer 10+

6.6 or 8.4 gallon-coolers are available for me. I wanna brew 5 gallons.

Thanks for the answer. Appreciated.

 

[TheModestMeader]

I think a rhombus would look kinda cool

 

[sj3324]

6.6 or 8.4 gallon-coolers are available for me. I wanna brew 5 gallons.

Thanks for the answer. Appreciated.

You may want to reference this link when buying a cooler for a mash tun.

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

 

[billl]

"6.6 or 8.4 gallon-coolers are available for me. "

Pretty much every size is available to you if you look for it.

You really do want 10+ gallons. You won't need a full 10 gallons for the average 5 gallon batch, but if you every want to brew anything with Imperial in the name, you'll be glad you have the extra space.