36L coolers back in tesco

[nigel_c]

As the above says. 36L cooler boxes back in tesco and costing only 12-13 yoyo.
Well worth a look for anyone looking to get into all grain on the cheep.

[Ciderhead]

what are they like Nigel, are they any good quality wise? bottom drain in them? any pics or links?

[johnrm]

For that money, the heat retention is not going to be great.
The outdoor shop on MacCurtain St. in Cork has the Coleman Xtreme for much the same money as delivered  from Amazon.
I think he will do the 30 litre one for 75yoyo.

[matthewdick23]

dont ever spend 75 on a cool box!  just get the tesco one and put a sleeping bag over it. that's what ive done and only lose one degree at worse. i found that a rachet strap on top helps too

[johnrm]

I am doing AG already using a 33l plastic fermenter wrapped in camping mat then wrapped in a quilt up until now. works ok, but a bit of a pain in the ass unwrapping, rewrapping etc.
I'm getting old and looking to simplify my brew day. :

[Ciderhead]

dont ever spend 75 on a cool box!  just get the tesco one and put a sleeping bag over it. that's what ive done and only lose one degree at worse. i found that a rachet strap on top helps too

1 Degree over a 90 min mash?

[matthewdick23]

yeah, if even. i insulated the outside wit some of the foil/foam stuff u lay down below wooden floors. then i strap lid down and cover with a duvet

[imark]

I bought this cheapo one in Argos. Heap o junk! Lid isn't insulated so not good for heat retention. I drilled couple of holes in it and tried filling with expanding foam. That was an utter disaster and complete waste of time and money.

For what I've spent already I could have gotten a quality cooler. Lesson - scrimping is a false economy.

[Greg2013]

Nigel is there a drain tap in these? john rm 75 euro is a lot of money for some people that are just starting out. No doubt the quality is better but that is not much good if you have 20 quid in your pocket and you want a mash tun

[newToBrew]

Depending on when you want it I.e. if say your thinking next year - just keep an eye on the likes of littlewoods and argos  and other shops when summer is endimg that's what I did last year - got a fair sized good quality one with a drain in it for @ half price
I actually have not used it yet as I share a large Coleman extreme with a buddy - but will eventually build one

To be.fair deadman - if your looking to build up on equipment - I would.focus on one peice at a time - such as build a boil kettle first - u can so it peicemeal as budget allows - bucket 1 week - element another and its more versatile in that u could be doin partial mashed boil in a bag and extracts while watching out for the cooler bargain- you may even th 8-)ink brew n a bag  is good enough for all grain and not get a cooler

[matthewdick23]

I bought this cheapo one in Argos. Heap o junk! Lid isn't insulated so not good for heat retention. I drilled couple of holes in it and tried filling with expanding foam. That was an utter disaster and complete waste of time and money.

For what I've spent already I could have gotten a quality cooler. Lesson - scrimping is a false economy.

lol, thats the one i bought- i found clamping the lid stopped most of the heat loss.

[imark]

Problem is when you don't know it's a piece of rubbish and you find out on your brewday that the mash has dropped 5C or so and you're freaking out trying to get the heat up.
I wish I'd spent an extra 20 quid.

[Greg2013]

newtobrew i am sticking to buying a demijohn here and there for the moment. I need to build up on stuff like that first and funnels and other things. Trouble with this home brew lark is especially for a newbie a potential deal is hard to resist

[LordEoin]

Stick to what you need Deadman, the rest will come in bits and pieces.
Occasionally you'll find bargains too, like when I found a box of demijohns in a charity shop for 50c each.
Of course the whole box came with me immediately 
It won't be long until you have brewing gear coming out your ears. Enjoy all the space until then.

[johnrm]

i found clamping the lid stopped most of the heat loss.

Any damage done figuring this out?

(We're not picking on you btw, everyone to his own!)

For the Dubs...
http://www.omearacamping.com/high-end-cool-boxes-34-c.asp

My opinion on Argos is that they will sell any old crap if they can.
I cringe when herself proclaims a new purchase is in need of assembly.
Advertising standards are only barely adhered to!