E03: Insulating your mash kettle with Carbon Felt
Channel: Mountain Parameters
Date: 10/02/2021

It seems one of the most popular materials for insulating your brew pot is the foil clad bubble wrap available from most home building supply stores. The upside is cost. The problem with this is, it melts, even when on an induction surface. Although carbon felt is more expensive, it ideal for this purpose. It does not react to open flame, it is easy to sew, and it insulates very well. This video illustrates how to craft your own carbon felt brew kettle jacket, as well as some other great ways to use carbon felt.

Timeline:
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Instructions for making a carbon felt jacket, using an 8 gal brew pot for example
02:20 Some other uses for carbon felt, starting with soldering
02:40 For use in handwarmers (illustrated with S-Boston)
03:15 For use as insoles on boot warmer pad to prevent burnt feet
04:55 Too much information

Carbon felt is available on our order form at brewbrain.ca