Re: Home made cooler mash tun: drilling the hole

Thanks, All. Looks like fitting a spigot of some sort could be the way
to go.
Bruce

MDixon wrote:

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Re: Making a home-made cooler mash tun.

I have purchased a rectangular cool box. But it doesn't have a drain
plug. Looks like I will have to start drilling...

Question: I need to fit a clear plastic tube, 1/2 inch ID, 3/8 inch OD.
What's the neatest way to do this. Some people advocate fitting a large
rubber stopper and drilling through the rubber stopper to fit the tube.
Alternatively, I could drill a 3/8 inch hole, fit the tube and add a
couple of rubber washers for water-tightness.

Best thing I have found for cutting a hole in a cooler is a spiral saw and a
steady hand. See my page on how to make a coffin mash tun.

Cheers,
Mike
www.ipass.net/mpdixon/

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