Thermopot mash tun conversion

[JamesF]

Here are the photos of the assembled drain and tap.



This one shows where I cut the base under the lip and that the pipework fits through without a problem on the 80l pot.



And the user's eye view



Next stage is a leak test and clean-up.

James

[fordpopular]

Nice Job, .. I have a 60L Thermo and tap kit arriving tomorrow from Mr Lard whats size hole is needed for the drain fitting ..think I need to order one of those QMax doodies

[YeastFace Brew Co.]

20/21mm. I got mine from My Tool Shed, who seemed the best value.

[JamesF]

Yes, I used 21mm for mine. Wonderful tools those QMax cutters.

James

[JamesF]

I leak-tested the tun at the weekend and sadly found a couple of the joints weeping a little, so I'll be taking them apart again and being a bit more generous with the PTFE tape next time.

James

[minesapint]

I have seen Mr Lard mentioned a few times with regards to thermpots.

Is he a home brew shop, catering equipment supplier or what ? I cant find him on the internet.

I am very impressed with the conversion and pondering if I should change from my floating mash tun to a thermopot.

One small picky point........ could do with a cover plate, held in place with four small self tapping screws to cover the hole . Not for cosmetic reasons but to stop you slicing your fingers when you curl your fingers underneath and move it around the brewery.
Quite envious though.
Cheers.

[sbond10]

Mr lard is the home brew builder there are a few others including angel homebrew and Powell brewing

[minesapint]

Many thanks for the quick answer.
I didn't realise The Home Brew Builder was Mr Lard.
I have looked at his site quite a few times, just like a kid with a toy catalogue.
Cheers.