Copper manifold question

[williamcory86]

Hi all,

I'm just starting to build my mash tun from a Coleman cooler and plan to build a copper manifold..

My question is - do I need to solder the joins or can it all just slot together, and then connect to my ball valve with a compression fitting (from copper kettle brewing)?

Cheers

Will

 

[ManseMasher]

Hi all,

I'm just starting to build my mash tun from a Coleman cooler and plan to build a copper manifold..

My question is - do I need to solder the joins or can it all just slot together, and then connect to my ball valve with a compression fitting (from copper kettle brewing)?

Cheers

Will

I have soldered the long sides of my manifold, including a 90° bend on each end. The short (transverse) pipes just slot in so that I can take it all apart for cleaning.

 

[williamcory86]

Ok cheers, probably OK to Slot it all together I guess?

I just received my tank connector from copper kettle and I'm unsure how it'll work with my manifold and ball valve plans etc

I have zero plumbing knowledge so any help with this would be brilliant!

This is the connector I got:

http://www.copperkettlehomebrewing.co.uk/boilers-and-mashing/492/tank-connector

 

[ManseMasher]

http://www.screwfix.com/p/female-coupler-15mm-x/93992

Assuming your ball tap thread is 1/2", you could use one of the above. Fit it onto your 15mm pipe, then put the pipe through your tank connector and tighten the compression joint on that. Check your tap fits the 1/2" female first though. As for your manifold - if you just slot it together there is a very good chance it will come apart when you are doughing in your mash, leading to stuck sparges galore. To connect the manifold up I have used a piece of food safe plastic hose jubilee clipped on.

 

[CreweBrewer]

This is how I got mine to fit. Works like a charm.