Mash Tun Repair

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My Rubbermaid 5-gallon mash tun developed a substantial leak in the middle of a sparge last week on brew day. I made it worse and cracked the cooler when I over-tightened. I made a trip to the Home Depot for a new cooler and gasket. I found a Danco "Tip toe drain gasket" that had the exact shape of the cooler wall and thought I would give it a try. For $1.67 each I have both the mash tun and hot liquor tank leak free for a while.
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Does the gasket come into contact with the contents of the cooler, and if it does is it made from food safe material?
 
Does the gasket come into contact with the contents of the cooler, and if it does is it made from food safe material?
No contact with contents, it is on the outside. I left the interior gasket that came in the cooler for that side. The valve snugged up more evenly and securely as well.
 
Kick ass, that's great information. My mash tun is ok right now but I'll be keeping this in mind.
 

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