Cooler Mashtuns

[Craigerrr]

+1 on the Brew Bag option. I do batch sparing with a rectangular cooler that used to have a screen tube (made from a braided water supply line). I read a review on the bag route and decided to try it. I gave them the dimensions of my cooler and they sent it relatively quickly. I noticed an instant improvement in efficiency and consistency.

The one issue I have is the bag will get sucked into the ball valve and stop the flow. I just grab the bag's handle and pull that side back from the edge of the cooler. I've considered adding one of those bent extenders to see if that will help, but between the pulling back and and a little wedge to tilt the whole thing, I can get all but about a pint's worth.

Cleaning is pretty simple. After dumping the grain I just turn it inside out, spray it down, then hang it up to dry.

Good to see you back on the forum @Zefram
I have thought about the bag, and don't think I will go that route. Cleaning the bags is a pain. I have done that outdoors with the garden hose in the past, cleaning the bag indoors in my basement brew room is not ideal. This plus I am trying to get away from lifting anywhere possible.
I am liking the cooler mashtun though, and am working out the kinks of the new process.