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5-gallon vs. 10-gallon cooler?
davidgzach:
I bought the 10G Home Depot cooler years ago and still use it for 5 and 10 gallon batches. Works great. Have only changed out the toilet connector 3-4 times now as maintenance.
Dave
dcdwort:
I have been using a 10 gal Home Depot water cooler for my 5 gal batches. Have not had any problems keeping the temperature steady now with sparging. now I am set if I need to go to 10 gal batches.
thebigbaker:
I'm currently doing three gallon batches in a 48qt rectangle (blue!) cooler and have no issues holding temps. Will be going to 5 gallon batches soon and will continue to use the same cooler. Picked up my cooler on Craigslist for $10.
denny:
I say don't get either. Get a rectangular cooler, either 48 or (preferably) 70 qt. Either will be fine for 5 gal. batches. With a rectangular you get more volume for your money and they're easier to use due to the larger opening.
LBC2:
--- Quote from: denny on November 27, 2012, 09:35:06 am ---I say don't get either. Get a rectangular cooler, either 48 or (preferably) 70 qt. Either will be fine for 5 gal. batches. With a rectangular you get more volume for your money and they're easier to use due to the larger opening.
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70-qt good for 10 gallon batches?
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