Cedar Rapids Brewing Society

Thanks, Paul.  I was wondering if the braid would unravel with the ends cut off, but I guess it must not.
-Jim

prieff wrote:I used a Rubbermaid 10gallon cooler.  The only thing I don't like about it is the hole for the drain never gets really tight as you just wind up compressing the insulation.  I went with a SS braid....ala toilet connection  hose from menards.  Clipped both ends, pulled out the plastic tube, used copper wire from 14/2 Romex coiled around a pencil and slid into the braid to provide support so it wouldnt crush.  Works great and super cheap compared to a false bottom.  My other complaint about the Rubbermaid cooler is the interior wall warped a lot with the first use.  A LOT.   I may have gotten a defective cooler but I am worried that eventually it will crack and leak into the insulation.  Also wish it held 15 gallons.  If I had to do again I would use a Coleman extreme rectangle cooler instead.  Bout same price on amazon.  Upgrading to 20-30 gallon soon, so maybe I will sell the old stuff cheap.
Paul On Jan 5, 2013 10:21 AM, "jjbuck" <brew-equipment@crbeernuts.org (brew-equipment@crbeernuts.org)> wrote:

I started with Rubbermaid and the cheapest boil kettle, content to let gravity do its thing. As I get out of debt I find I am uncomfortable and have been staying in the red by buying Blichman equipement, one item at a time. I do like the quality and convenience.



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