tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025772368054857903.post6303831999857320866..comments2023-06-21T11:58:51.106-04:00Comments on The Screwy Brewer: Screwy's 5 Gallon Mash TunVince Feminellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16253116271729372218noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025772368054857903.post-63742360435836642572018-01-05T17:54:38.888-05:002018-01-05T17:54:38.888-05:00I had the same problem with the 10 gallon cooler a...I had the same problem with the 10 gallon cooler and fixed it using a 5/8" ID grommet instead of using the 5/8" "O" ring from the Moen repair kit. Good luckAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13527711172033345378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025772368054857903.post-87155672720265399962016-03-02T13:40:52.289-05:002016-03-02T13:40:52.289-05:00With this build I'd imagine any cooler would w...With this build I'd imagine any cooler would work. The only reason to get the Gott is because many false bottoms are made to fit themroomforventhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16192164216008058380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025772368054857903.post-42348822964923996572015-01-12T10:08:18.326-05:002015-01-12T10:08:18.326-05:00Any new ideas for this new larger diameter opening...Any new ideas for this new larger diameter opening. I've only managed to get the larger-diameter cooler, and things are not fitting together well. <br />Anyone else tried something that has worked well?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16452452721981463684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025772368054857903.post-81515519874823860572014-10-16T08:31:36.621-04:002014-10-16T08:31:36.621-04:00The ability to drain wort from the braided hose is...The ability to drain wort from the braided hose is greatest the closer the wort is to the connection going through the wall too. The few times the wort flow slowed down, when cleaning the mash tun after use, I was able to get it to flow again by clearing the grains away from the hose right next to the wall connection.Vince Feminellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16253116271729372218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025772368054857903.post-37260105976954349642014-09-05T16:11:39.368-04:002014-09-05T16:11:39.368-04:00You probably won't get more flow from a longer...You probably won't get more flow from a longer or larger diameter braided hose as the largest pressure drop is in getting through the wall of the cooler.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025772368054857903.post-51238074412150106672014-05-27T08:56:01.975-04:002014-05-27T08:56:01.975-04:00I guess after 3 years they've changed some of ...I guess after 3 years they've changed some of their designs for the Rubbermaid cooler. I guess it's important information to know whether they changed the SKU number to a different Rubbermaid model number or if in fact the same Rubbermaid model is being shipped with the larger half in holes.Vince Feminellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16253116271729372218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025772368054857903.post-50308344970172951532014-05-25T21:47:55.044-04:002014-05-25T21:47:55.044-04:00just got all the hardware on the list, matched dow...just got all the hardware on the list, matched down to the SKU, and that cooler (again, same SKU) apparently now has a 1/2" opening. since I've already opened everything, I'm just going to see if I can either find adapters or buy 1/2" versions of everything... not super pleased about this, but I'm still ahead of the game compared to working it out on my own.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025772368054857903.post-28849328802547568722014-04-16T14:54:30.550-04:002014-04-16T14:54:30.550-04:00Building the 10 gal variant this Friday...thank yo...Building the 10 gal variant this Friday...thank you..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025772368054857903.post-45296683295008780782014-02-15T20:44:07.734-05:002014-02-15T20:44:07.734-05:00It's good to hear your were able to source the...It's good to hear your were able to source the parts for the project, with a bit of shopping around.<br /><br />The braided hose I used for my design is larger enough to handle the flow of wort to the kettle. Just be sure to follow the directions and remove the vinyl tubing that ships with the braided hose and replace it with the coil of 10-12 gauge copper wire, that'll keep the braid from collapsing. Vince Feminellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16253116271729372218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025772368054857903.post-88433091303915995922014-02-15T07:33:49.979-05:002014-02-15T07:33:49.979-05:00Just bought most of the parts last night and am lo...Just bought most of the parts last night and am looking forward to building this out. I currently have a bazooka screen in my 5-gallon cooler and am not a fan due to how short it has to be. I saw some 3/4 water heater connectors at HD. Did you ever consider using a larger diameter hose? Knob Hill Uber Nano Breweryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05229023810486768362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025772368054857903.post-9908912353735455392014-02-13T09:54:59.269-05:002014-02-13T09:54:59.269-05:00I built mine this past weekend to be used this upc...I built mine this past weekend to be used this upcoming weekend. I was unable to find the Create a Bolt or the Moen repair kit O-rings at Home Depot. Anyways the cooler I got has the larger hole but I was able to make the hardware work but getting an O-ring at the local hardware store that had a 5/8" I.D. and a 7/8" O.D. That did the trick. They also sold the 5/8" SS washers. Fenduhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13461570948917466696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025772368054857903.post-28135961893175399282014-01-19T18:41:21.671-05:002014-01-19T18:41:21.671-05:00Great to hear, I'm sure you'll have an ama...Great to hear, I'm sure you'll have an amazing beer too. This is a solid design, both of mine give great efficiency without a single stuck sparge.Vince Feminellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16253116271729372218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025772368054857903.post-54787135843548940052014-01-18T22:54:03.239-05:002014-01-18T22:54:03.239-05:00Joe, big thanks to your 5 gallon mashtun tutorial...Joe, big thanks to your 5 gallon mashtun tutorial. I used my rig for the first time today making a barleywine. No leaks, and worked as it should. THANK YOU. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16354586961382281828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025772368054857903.post-53135461238075736012014-01-18T20:26:54.001-05:002014-01-18T20:26:54.001-05:00From the Southside of Chicago.
Thanks a million S...From the Southside of Chicago.<br /><br />Thanks a million Screwy. Built the tun and used it for the first time today.No leaks and it worked like it should. Brewed a 3 gallon batch of Barleywine tonight. Ready to drink in 2015. Ill send you a bottle if you want. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16354586961382281828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025772368054857903.post-28031991860283930412014-01-01T09:50:26.169-05:002014-01-01T09:50:26.169-05:00I haven't looked in over a year but Home Depot...I haven't looked in over a year but Home Depot is where I bought the 'Crown Bolt Inc. Create-A-Bolt 5/8 stainless steel' washers. I'm sure any large plumbing/heating or hardware store will have them though.Vince Feminellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16253116271729372218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025772368054857903.post-89397876569865242592013-12-30T20:55:22.764-05:002013-12-30T20:55:22.764-05:00Has anyone been able to find these 5/8inch SS wash...Has anyone been able to find these 5/8inch SS washers. i can only find zinc plated ones and I am not going to use those. FRT I can't find them on HD or Lowes sites.Dan Wittinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16352974515623682724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025772368054857903.post-11854664315672773932013-12-30T20:54:32.173-05:002013-12-30T20:54:32.173-05:00Has anyone been able to successfully find 5/8 SS (...Has anyone been able to successfully find 5/8 SS (not zinc plated thank you) flat washers? I am beginning to think that these were 1/2 ones that were bored out a little.<br />Dan Wittinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16352974515623682724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025772368054857903.post-43082176282785122922013-12-07T23:47:23.466-05:002013-12-07T23:47:23.466-05:00Thank you! Thank you!!! I can't wait to get ...Thank you! Thank you!!! I can't wait to get started!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025772368054857903.post-3249366743873647402013-11-05T20:43:39.548-05:002013-11-05T20:43:39.548-05:00I haven't run into that problem, the gaskets s...I haven't run into that problem, the gaskets seal the walls really tight and there is no leakage. I used stainless steel flat washers that I bent just enough to fit the inside curvature of the mash tun, doing that let's the gasket seat evenly on the inside. The outside gasket sits flat up against the outlet of the cooler, it's a really good design.Vince Feminellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16253116271729372218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025772368054857903.post-91902083475213822982013-11-05T19:09:59.916-05:002013-11-05T19:09:59.916-05:00Your design looks better than the Igloo because of...Your design looks better than the Igloo because of the gasket inserted between the HDPE walls around the drain hole. What happened to my Igloo setting is that there was a leakage from the mashtun into the polypropelene layer BETWEEN the plastic walls. <br />After using it for the 5th time I couldn't stop thinking about the bacteria and mould growing between the walls, feeding on the wort residue that I would never be able to clean properly. Have you had this problem? Maurohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09771589608681464599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025772368054857903.post-80136213123158300112013-10-09T07:34:53.714-04:002013-10-09T07:34:53.714-04:00I'm sure having drinking water grade epoxy on ...I'm sure having drinking water grade epoxy on hand can come in handy for lots of projects in the brewroom, thanks for the tip. I also have to point out to other readers of this post that after building two mash tuns using my design, neither one has leaked in nearly 3 years of very heavy use. Vince Feminellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16253116271729372218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025772368054857903.post-33780477721855087322013-10-08T23:12:17.218-04:002013-10-08T23:12:17.218-04:00Heyl, great write up. One improvement on the stan...Heyl, great write up. One improvement on the standard bulkhead design in most DIY mash tuns I came up with is drinking water safe epoxy instead of a rubber seal. I always had issues with mine leaking after a few batches after the strike water hit it and rapidly changed the temperature. The epoxy molds right to the surface and creates a great seal, and you don't need to maintain such tight tolerances with your parts. Full details can be found over at my blog post:<br />http://lifefermented.wordpress.com/2013/05/20/diy-mash-tun/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025772368054857903.post-42568647766867335132013-05-23T18:21:29.304-04:002013-05-23T18:21:29.304-04:00Good to hear Craig, sounds like one tasty IPA you&...Good to hear Craig, sounds like one tasty IPA you've brewed up right there. Last weekend I brewed my first wheat beer of the season and had no issues at all with the lauter or sparging, the braided hose filter is a great design and it hasn't ever let me down.<br /><br />We'll be enjoying several Rye Ales on tap here this weekend, have a good weekend and happy brewing!Vince Feminellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16253116271729372218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025772368054857903.post-11564777531081952432013-05-22T23:59:50.051-04:002013-05-22T23:59:50.051-04:00Hi Screwy - Just a quick update - I entered my IPA...Hi Screwy - Just a quick update - I entered my IPA in a competition at the local home brew shop and took first in the category and tied for Best of Show. I lost the "taste-off", but I am very happy to how well the beer did. I have a batch of English Brown in the fermenter right now and the all grain set up works very well. Have a great weekend.<br />Craig Hortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09645078045807744737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025772368054857903.post-33342140485107656532013-04-01T17:02:40.710-04:002013-04-01T17:02:40.710-04:00Hi Screwy - Send me your email address and I'l...Hi Screwy - Send me your email address and I'll send you a picture. Craig Hortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09645078045807744737noreply@blogger.com