Any RubberMaid round coolers to be had in NZ?

[Karl Hayes]

I've been looking for the 10 gallon RubberMaid round orange coolers for a while now. No luck in Wellington. Has anyone seen one recently?

I have seen a 20L version for $70 in FCO but this will only do for 23L batches at most I reckon.

[Bill Fennell]

It's the Rubbermaid 10 gallon, round with water tap and screw on lid.

It's the same one pictured here: 

http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/cheap-easy-10-gallon-rubbermaid-mlt...

It is new.  I had bought two and I converted one into a mash tun that I use for my own brewing.

Cheers & Beers,
Bill  =B-)

[oliver]

Possibly off topic if you're looking to use a round false bottom but I was in riccarton kmart yesterday and noticed they have good quality square chilli bins on sale. 50L for $75, 70L for $79. Solid construction with wheels and everything.

[Barry]

Recent update, I just bought one on Amazon:

Item Subtotal:$42.83

Shipping & Handling:$42.71

Promotion Applied:-$0.00

Total Before Tax:$85.54

Shipment Total:$85.54 (NZD 107.13)

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000F6SHTK/ref=pe_385040_30332190_TE_M3T1_...

[craig shilliday]

Hi Barry

What size false bottom fits these coolers.

Cheers Craig

[Barry]

Hey Craig,

I'm not sure, being a batch sparger I'm going with one of these first up:

http://allgrain.co.nz/product_info.php?cPath=14_16&products_id=...

I'll measure across the bottom for you tonight to give you an idea of diameter, karl @ allgrain has a variety of sizes – 355mm, 395mm, 9", 11", 12", 11.5" sanke.

I love the look of these slotted ones, they say 12" fits that igloo cooler. Don't think anyone in NZ stocks these but could be worth getting one shipped for sure: http://www.homebrewing.org/12-Stainless-Steel-Domed-False-Bottom_p_...

[craig shilliday]

Hi Barry

Thanks I have one of those and just ordered the cooler so will give it a try.

Your brewery build looks good will be good to see the finished build

[Barry]

Thanks, it's killing me that it's taking so long. I'm a 'want it now' kind of guy!

[Matt Cox]

FCO have a 20l round cooler for $79. http://m.fco.co.nz/Product/Frostbite-Large-Jug-20L/293807?menuFrom=...

[Barry]

Still amazed that no local retailers carry the 10gal ones. They're so popular stateside.

[Dene McDonald]

I have a brand new 10 gallon Rubbermaid cooler to sell. Never been used and hasn't been modified. Would prefer it to go to Dunedin (probably not likely) so I don't have to post but if someone is prepared to pay the shipping I'll bubblewrap it and post it. Would like $125 for it. Will chuck it on trademe if no interest here. I would trade for a counterflow chiller, or a pile of cam locks and ball valves (and cash difference if any), or a good pump... open to offers of what you have to swap!