Jim's Beer Kit

Hi Piscator, Thanks very much for the photo's and the links, now I know exactly what I need to buy from Wickes. Got my coolbox in the post today and I am going to make a start on my mashtun at the weekend. I will keep you posted on my progress.

Cheers DC

Hi Piscator, Thanks for that mate, any chance you could post a picture of the tap and maybe a close up of the way the manifold fixes to the back of the tap ! Not sure what you mean by 3/4" tap connector

Cheers DC

Hi Brewzone, Cheers for the photo, I am assuming the left side of the tap (as you look at it) is the end that goes inside the mashtun is that correct? http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a283/dgc808/ballvalve2.jpg And also at which point on the setup will the wall of the mashtun be in between. Sorry i...

Hi all, I have just bought a Thermos 28lt coolboc off Ebay today for 11 quid inc p&p. Not a bad price I thought, I am just wondering whats the best sort of tap to use when I convert it into a Mashtun? I have a spare pressure barrel/FV tap and was thinking of using that, but I am wanting to make a co...

Hi adm, Thats champion mate thanks for that ! I think I saw one of those mashtuns on the net last night. I might go with a spare tap I have from a fermanter/pressure barrel to cut down on the cost.

Seen a 28lt coolbox on Ebay hoping to get it cheap.

Cheers DC

Hi ADM, Thanks for that mate :wink: is your strainer all one piece eg (fixed/solderded) together or is it just pushed together so you can you take it apart to clean it ? Another question, whats the best way to drill the hole in the 28lt Thermos cool box for fitting the tap? Whats the best sort of ta...

Hi all, I am looking to build my own brewery in my garage and make a few AG beers. I have been reading some of the posts on the forum and I have a few questions regarding HLT's & Mashtuns. I am looking to make an HLT & a Mashtun, I currently have a Thorn Electrim Boiler with one element & temp contr...