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[Mya]

Dan that will make a fine mash tun

[Brauer]

it's pretty amazing that any discussion of a mas vessel ALWAYS turns into a Batch vs Fly discussion.

One reason for that is that sparge technique is a major consideration in mash tun design. A lot of batch spargers are amazed that someone would consider cutting a hundred slots into 5' of copper tubing just so they can drain their tun. I know that a lot of people get into brewing because they like building equipment, but I have little interest in that and I'd rather spend the afternoon It would take for me to put together a manifold making a batch of beer.Maybe the perception of complexity comes down, in part, to batch size. If I was making 15 gallon batches, perhaps the balance would shift and I might consider it too, I suppose. But I'll never make a 15 gallon batch, either, unless I start using stale beer to wash my car.

[HVB]

Dan, what do you plan to use to cut the slots, just a hacksaw?

[BlKtRe]

Glad my 15g batches don't go stale and I have enough DIY in me to build a copper manifold in less than an hour. Brewers have different objectives. I share a lot of my beer so it never has a chance to fall over the edge. I wouldn't brew larger batches either otherwise. I used a thin cut off wheel on my 4" grinder to make the slots. Took about 10 minutes. A hack saw is tiresome so consider cpvc which is easier to cut that way.

Edited by BlKtRe, 20 April 2012 - 07:03 AM.

[MtnBrewer]

Dan, what do you plan to use to cut the slots, just a hacksaw?

Just FYI, I used a Dremel tool and 6,713 cut off wheels. Still was easier than a hacksaw.

[HVB]

Just FYI, I used a Dremel tool and 6,713 cut off wheels. Still was easier than a hacksaw.

I was thinking if I do set up a manifold for the fun of it I would use a bandsaw, but I never thought of the small cutoff wheels Andy mentioned. I also pondered making a jig to have all the pipes lined up and just use a sawzall. Hmmm so many options .. what to do .. what to do!

[Deerslyr]

Glad my 15g batches don't go stale and I have enough DIY in me to build a copper manifold in less than an hour. Brewers have different objectives. I share a lot of my beer so it never has a chance to fall over the edge. I wouldn't brew larger batches either otherwise.I used a thin cut off wheel on my 4" grinder to make the slots. Took about 10 minutes. A hack saw is tiresome so consider cpvc which is easier to cut that way.

It still took about an hour, but then I was particular about the spacing and there were a lot of cuts. Arm was a bit sore after that. But I have NEVER had a stuck sparge with my cpvc manifold.

[Mya]

Glad my 15g batches don't go stale and I have enough DIY in me to build a copper manifold in less than an hour.

even 10 gallons is to much for my consumption rate

[MtnBrewer]

even 10 gallons is too much for my consumption rate

Me too. Maybe if I had any friends...

[Humperdink]

even 10 gallons is to much for my consumption rate

Me too. Maybe if I had any friends...

Way to make a guy feel like a drunk boys...

[BlKtRe]

5g is a waste of my time.

[Humperdink]

5g is a waste of my time.

Yeah, i have a big weiner too.

[Mya]

5g is a waste of my time.

I disagree, with 5 gallons I can brew and consume a greater variety of beers

[BlKtRe]

I disagree, with 5 gallons I can brew and consume a greater variety of beers

I can do the same with 15g. And so can my friends and family.

[denny]

I disagree, with 5 gallons I can brew and consume a greater variety of beers

I'm in your camp! Even 5 gal. at a time it still takes me 2-3 months to go through a keg. That's with 3 kegs on tap at a time.

[Mya]

I can do the same with 15g. And so can my friends and family.

I need more friends I guess, it doesn't helps that SWMBO doesn't drink beer

[Mya]

I'm in your camp! Even 5 gal. at a time it still takes me 2-3 months to go through a keg. That's with 3 kegs on tap at a time.

same here 3 keg setup, with 1 aging

[Mya]

by the way I am not criticizing anyone for making bigger batches, I just like where I am

[Humperdink]

I've actually been considering going to 20 gallon batches... The neighbors down the street are thirsty people too,I fill them up growlers to take home all the time, nellasid's brother always gets 1 or 2 growlers when he comes over, I have several friends that brew also and put dents in taps when they show up. I take full kegs places, etc. Outside of that, nellasid and I both like brew. 10 gallons goes really quickly.

[Mya]

I would be putting out a donation jar at that point