Batch Sparging equipment

[schapiro1]

My local brewshop has a 5 gallon igloo cooler with a false bottom. Would this work for batch sparging?

[Thirsty Mallard]

If it works for mashing, it works for batch sparging. Think of batch sparging as doing a complete second mash. All you are doing is adding hot water to grains, stirring, and draining.

[J.Brew]

Absolutely!

[DannyW]

If it is one of those round, tall coolers then you might find it challenging to stir effectively, and I suspect will be more susceptible to sticking the mash by compacting the grain bed.

You might have an easier time with a rectangular cooler and a manifold or SS braid. Easier to stir, and less weight to compact.

[Thirsty Mallard]

I will say that stirring in a 5 gallon round Igloo drinking cooler is a little rough. I have a 10 gallon one and stirring in that is just fine.

I whole heartedly recommend spending the extra money to invest on the bigger mash tun. You will thank me later.

[Chris_J]

I will say that stirring in a 5 gallon round Igloo drinking cooler is a little rough. I have a 10 gallon one and stirring in that is just fine.

I whole heartedly recommend spending the extra money to invest on the bigger mash tun. You will thank me later.

I agree. That way you leave yourself the option of larger batch sizes or high OG batches.

[schapiro1]

Should I use a manifold or a false bottom?

[bub]

whatever floats your boat.
if you are doing it manifold is easier, and for batch sparging it dosen't matter.
BUB