Cooler boxes

[pk]

Lads, what size cooler box would you need to make a homemade mash tun? Where do you buy them?

Paul

[imark]

I think ~40L is the norm. Coleman are popular. I've a 10gal igloo cooler myself. Plenty of threads on here about options

[johnrm]

Snoop under equipment.

[pk]

Thanks, o mearas seem to be the best.

[delzep]

Thanks, o mearas seem to be the best.

Got mine in O'Mearas...36L one....20 quid.

Shearys is just across the road too for a lovely scoop 

[ColMack]

If you want a mash tun that'll last you a long time, a coleman extreme is a good buy.
Got mine on Amazon.

[imark]

Thanks, o mearas seem to be the best.

Got mine in O'Mearas...36L one....20 quid.

Shearys is just across the road too for a lovely scoop 

€20 is a great price.  Does it hold heat ok?

[Bogwoppit]

I got the cheap one from O'Mearas and converted it.

On its own it will drop around 4-5 degrees in an hour but I wrap it in an old duvet and the drop over an hour isn't measurable on my thermometer.

I would recommend it.

Bw

[nigel_c]

A lot of the cheaper coolers will just have a sheep of poly foam in the walls. You can take it apart and add an extra layer or 2 of tinfoil which helps. I did this withy first mash tun and found it made some difference. Also if it comes apart do the same with the lid.
Hope it helps. Enjoy.

[delzep]

Thanks, o mearas seem to be the best.

Got mine in O'Mearas...36L one....20 quid.

Shearys is just across the road too for a lovely scoop 

€20 is a great price.  Does it hold heat ok?

Like bogwoppit, I insulated mine (insulation generously donated by tube) and theres barely a drop over an hour