tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3537147682557117770.post8465636335060973680..comments2009-05-11T07:33:59.746-06:00Ted Danylukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416906043519452478noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3537147682557117770.post-23640869228974810012009-05-11T07:33:00.000-06:002009-05-11T07:33:00.000-06:00Jesse, I've used a 10 gallon orange rubbermaid cooler for several years, and it's worked great. Until recently have I been brewing near capacity, with 8-10 gallon batches at around 2.8-5.5 abv strength beers. With about 16-20 pounds of grain, there isn't much room for water. The strike water fits in, but the mash out is super close and sometimes doesn't all fit in. Fly sparging is best when running at capacity.<br /><br />So, if you plan on doing BIG batches (10+ gallons) or larger split batches, then a larger rectangular tun might fit your needs better.<br /><br />I wont switch until I get larger kettles. I've even considered a tiered system on our large/wide stairs at the back of our building. Anyways. Thanks for writing in.Ted Danylukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416906043519452478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3537147682557117770.post-84609144875997303632009-05-11T07:01:00.000-06:002009-05-11T07:01:00.000-06:00I've been considering a parti-gyle myself - what size is your mash tun? I've been using a cylindrical 5 gallon beverage cooler, but I'm wondering if I should switch to a larger rectangular cooler to accommodate the high volume of grains.Jessenoreply@blogger.com