Ice Cube Cooler

Fri Mar 02, 2007 8:28 pm

I just purchased an Igloo 48qt Ice Cube for conversion to MT. I am going to install a Kewler Kitz valve but dont know if I should use a manifold(copper or CPVC), SS braid, or bazooka screen.

A little help please.
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schapiro1
 
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Fri Mar 02, 2007 9:59 pm

Here are some Pix of my mash tun...

But First I needed a beer. Mmmmmm amarillo IPA!

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Ball Valve:

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Bulkhead:

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And finally... Stainless mesh tube:

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Fri Mar 02, 2007 10:05 pm

Lars, you are making me thirsty. Could you give me a little more info on how you put that together?
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Fri Mar 02, 2007 10:12 pm

Ok, it is a 3/4 in ball valve with a 3/4 close nipple (this is the part that goes through the cooler wall) then the 3/4 female to female followed by a hose barb adapter. The ball valve is sealed with an o-ring on the inside and outside. I also have a 3/4 washer on the inside.
The stainless braid is off of a toilet feed line. Just cut both ends off the feed lind then push the braid off starting at one end working your way towards the other. Don't try to pull it off... its kind of like one of those chinese handcuff thingies... the harder you pull the harder it grips.
"I feel sorry for those who don't drink because when they get up in the morning that's as good as they're going to feel all day."
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