insulation

[Mark1964]

Tested out my home made mash tun again this morning after wrapping the 5 gal fv in lots of layers of bubble wrap plus the silver radiator reflector stuff .......... it lost 1.5 degrees in 90 mins i hope thats ok coz im off to get grains etc this morning :

 

[mr_spin]

sounds OK to me - if you only had water in there for the test then when you next mash with grains then the losses will be minimal by the sound of it.

 

[Mark1964]

Good i hope so just got to tape it all up later i was busy all last night trying to get the insulation done :

 

[31bb3]

you wont go wrong with that minimal loss mate good luck with the brew :thumb:

 

[Baz Chaz]

Don't forget to chuck something over the top as an extra bit of insulation, I use an old quilted jacket :idea: just to help stop any heat rising through the lid

 

[Mark1964]

The lids already insulated with that silver reflective stuff but when i tested it earlier i did put about 4 layers of bubble wrap on top. It will do till i get a cool box :

 

[Mark1964]

you wont go wrong with that minimal loss mate good luck with the brew :thumb:

Thanks should be ok got it sorted in me head all the different stages etc :

 

[Baz Chaz]

It all makes more sense as you're actually brewing :thumb: I found my first brew easier than I thought, good luck :thumb: :thumb:

 

[tubthumper]

also stand it on some wood as that will help too. it gets warm and stays warm helping to keep the heat in. the thicker and denser the wood the beter but if all you got is chipboard or mdf just use a few layers.

 

[Mark1964]

will do thanks all :

 

[jonewer]

I put a small pillow over the lid of my cooler box, seems to work very well.

I have thought of pre-heating the pillow by sticking it in the oven for a few mins but theres this little voice telling me it might not be a good idea! :lol:

 

[Mark1964]

Dont think it would be a good idea but i think you can buy those bean bag type small pillows that you stick in the microwave and they stay warm for ages

 

[Baz Chaz]

...........I have thought of pre-heating the pillow by sticking it in the oven for a few mins but theres this little voice telling me it might not be a good idea! :lol:

Especially if it's a gas oven :shock: :rofl:

 

[Mark1964]

very true flame on