Reddit Reddit reviews Coleman Performance Cooler, 48-Quart - Blue

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Coleman Performance Cooler, 48-Quart - Blue
Keeps the Ice: 3-day ice retention at temperatures up to 90 °FHolds 63 cans; Added height to hold 2-liter bottles upright to help prevent spillsLeak-resistant drain lets you remove water without turning the cooler upside downHinged lid for easy, one-handed access; 2-way handles for easy lifting and carrying in a space-saving designLow CO2 insulation for reduced carbon emissions from foam manufacturingMade in the USA
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7 Reddit comments about Coleman Performance Cooler, 48-Quart - Blue:

u/meta_perspective · 94 pointsr/shittykickstarters

Holy crap it takes them $235 to make a single unit? That's surprising considering it's primarily plastic [injection mold] with some off-the-shelf electronics.

Edit: I wondered how much each major part of the Coolest Cooler would cost if I purchased each component individually:

u/shroomysnake · 9 pointsr/microgrowery

Here is a shot of the lines.

Small breakdown of my process:

  • Use garden hose for the lines. Using more expensive garden hose is sometimes better so it doesn't kink as easily.
  • Feed line: Garden hose from the pump (reservoir) into the tent, then I transition to a harder plastic line (same diameter as garden hose) where the buckets are. Transition between the garden hose and hard plastic line with one of these.
  • Feed line: I then use nibs that thread into the hard plastic line. Harder plastic line is used so there is no leaking where the nibs thread in.
  • Feed line: The nibs are used to transition to 3/16" drip line. Because the line transitions from 3/4" garden hose to 3/16" there is an increased water pressure that equalizes the output so all the feed lines have the same flow rate.
  • Feed line: 3/16" line enters the bucket via a hole drilled near the top of the 5 gallon bucket.
  • Feed line: I have the 3/16" drip line drip against the net pot so that its splashing against the rockwool
  • Return line: Use bulkheads to interface the bucket to the garden hose
  • Return line: Use T-connectors to join the return lines together
  • Reservoir: Use another bulkhead to connect the return line to the garden hose to the res
  • I use a coleman cooler for my res
  • Finally the most important point: Use worm clamps wherever the garden hose interfaces with a connector. Will save your sanity when trying to eliminate leaks.
u/Seibertron · 6 pointsr/beer

I fly from Alaska to PA at least twice a year. Every time I return with 2 24pk cases of Yuengling. Coleman 48qt coolers make the perfect transporter.
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000DH4LT/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1421655727&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&dpPl=1&dpID=41QX2eiQWQL&ref=plSrch
They weigh in at 45 pounds. Just lay them in the cooler one on top of the other and grab a roll of duct tape. One pass around the lid to close the seal then twice around the entire cooler for insurance. Hasn't failed me yet. I've even started a collection.
http://i.imgur.com/PFwNcpv.jpg

u/Nickosuave311 · 3 pointsr/Homebrewing

Are you thinking of buying a mash tun "kit" from some place like Northern brewer? If so, then I think those kits are overpriced for what you get. $100 bucks for just the cooler, then $30 for the valve/bulkhead assembly plus another $50 for the false bottom is awfully expensive.

I've pieced together several mash tuns before using cheaper coolers from places like Target, walmart, and amazon. The Coleman Xtreme 70 qt cooler works well, but I currently use an Igloo 52 qt cooler for my 12 gallon batches without issues. I'd be willing to bet that this cooler would do the trick just fine. It's 3 gallons larger and about 1/4 the price compared to the 10 gallon cooler. You'd still need the valve/bulkhead assembly, but instead of the false bottom you can add a bazooka screen and save $35. The downside of this route is a less-than-ideal mash tun geometry, but I hit 86% efficiency yesterday with a 12 gallon batch, plenty good for a home setup.

Are you planning on stepping up batch sizes at some point in the future? If you are, I would future-proof yourself when buying a new kettle and burner. The Bayou Classic KAB4 performs as well as the Edelmetall and Blichmann burners for significantly less cost (they all use banjo burners). This one even includes a high pressure regulator, which means your propane tank lasts longer too.

As far as kettles go, a 15 gallon kettle is great for 5-6 gallon batches and might get you by for double batches if you're careful, but I would suggest 20 gallons instead. Lots of choices on amazon here too: some with holes drilled, some with thermometers built in, and really cheap aluminium stock pots too. If you're a DIY guy like me, you can drill your own holes in a kettle using a step bit, some lube, and patience.

u/kerfuzzel · 2 pointsr/Homebrewing

Maybe consider a different vessel for mashing? I also do BIAB but quickly transitioned from mashing in the kettle to mashing in a cooler. Not only do I have more room in the cooler, but it's very well insulated and doesn't drop more than 1-2 degrees over an hour.

u/grrizzly · 2 pointsr/Homebrewing

Can anybody recommend a ball valve that will fit this? The cooler is thicker around the spigot and the one I have on my 5 gallon isnt long enough to get the nut on inside.

Coleman Performance Cooler, 48-Quart - Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000DH4LT?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

u/warboy · 1 pointr/Homebrewing

Any big compare/contrast ideas between having a round cooler or square cooler? \

Would this be suitable?

http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-3000000152-48-Quart-Cooler-Blue/dp/B0000DH4LT/ref=sr_1_2?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1420942853&sr=1-2&keywords=cooler