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Sparging Bag for 6.5 Gallon Buckets

Sparging Bag for 6.5 Gallon Bucket

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Sparging bag
For 6.5 gallon bucket
Can be used for straining fruit wine

Fits in 5 – 6.5 gallon plastic buckets. Simply place the bag into your bucket as you would a trash can liner. Pour the mash into the sparging bag, then sparge into your brew kettle. Also used as straining bag for fruit wine.

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Build a Mash Tun!

How to Build a Mash Tun – Start All Grain Brewing!

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10 Gallon Cooler Mash Tun Conversion Kit

Learn to Brew Complete 12″ Stainless Steel False Bottom With Weldless Valve

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Comes Complete With Hose & Weldless Valve
Made For 10 Gallon Containers Like Rubbermaid & Igloo Coolers
100% Stainless Steel Construction

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1/2″ Stainless Stainless Weldless Bulkhead and Ball Valve – add a ball valve to your kettle or mash tun

DERNORD 1/2 Inch Stainless Stee Ball Valve Weldless Bulkhead For Home Brew Kettle (1/2 NPT to 1/2 Barb Hose)

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1/2 Inch Stainless Steel 2 piece Full Port Ball Valve
1/2 Inch Stainless Steel Hose Barb
1/2 Inch weldless bulkhead fitting fits 7/8 Inch kettle hole
WOG1000 working pressure rating (1000psi) to withstand high pressure and extreme temperatures
Rigorous testing standards prove minimal corrosion and rust along with easy cleaning

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From HBF: Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application. Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application. Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

Use to add a ball valve to your compatible kettle, mash tun or HLT.

DERNORD 1/2 Inch Stainless Steel Ball Valve Weldless Bulkhead For Home Brew Kettle (1/2 NPT to 1/2 Barb Hose) – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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FLOTit 2.0 - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Made in USA.

Meat Thermometer Digital for Grilling and Cooking - ANDAXIN Waterproof Ultra-Fast Instant Read Food thermometers with Backlight & Calibration for Kitchen, Deep Fry, BBQ, Grill(Red/Black), LCD

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ALL Stainless Steel Mash Tun Conversion Kit – $89.99 + free shipping

All Stainless Steel Mash Tun Conversion Kit from Adventures in Homebrewing

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We did it the whole False bottom Assembly is Stainless Steel.

This is the perfect False Bottom for the 10 Gallon Igloo Cooler. The patented design contributes better to efficiency and a clear sparge. This false bottom comes with the appropriate assembly to install seamlessly into an Igloo Cooler. The compression fitting design incorporates a stainless steel tube which “hard plumbs” the False Bottom in place The stainless steel ball valve barb is 3/8″

This is selling for $99.99
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All Stainless Steel Mashing Made Cooler False Bottom 10 Gallon – remember promo code LUCK

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10 Gallon Converted Igloo Cooler Mash Tun With False Bottom AND HLT – $204.99, Save $45, add on grain & save more

10 Gallon Converted Igloo Cooler Mash Tun With False Bottom AND HLT

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10 Gallon Converted Igloo Cooler Mash Tun With False Bottom AND HLT

This package includes 2 Igloo coolers. One 10 gallon cooler will be used as a hot liquor tank. The HLT will include a ball valve and hose for sparging. The mash tun is a converted 10 Gallon Igloo cooler with a Stainless Steel false bottom, a stainless tube, and ball valve.

Color may vary due to availability.

This cooler system makes all grain brewing a breeze!!

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The stacking deal saves you another $20 making this setup just $204.99.
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10 Gallon Converted Igloo Cooler Mash Tun With False Bottom AND HLT

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Loc-Line 40413 Coolant Hose Assembly Kit, Acetal Copolymer, 7 Piece, 1/4″ [Mash Tun]

Loc-Line 40413 Coolant Hose Assembly Kit, Acetal Copolymer, 7 Piece, 1/4″ Coolant Hose ID

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Kit of 7 acetal copolymer modular hose components includes 2 hose segments, 3 round nozzles, and 2 NPT connectors
Components attach to each other by the Loc-Line ball-and-socket design, and the NPT connector has one end threaded for connecting to NPT pipe
Acetal copolymer plastic resists corrosion and moisture, and can be used with acetone, alcohol, ethyl, greases, oils, commercial dish detergents, gasoline, lacquer solvents, and sodium hydroxide
Maximum operating temperature of 170 degrees F
Meets NSF/ANSI standards 14, 51, and 61 for drinking (potable) water

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10 Gallon Cooler Mash Tun Conversion Kit

Learn to Brew Complete 12″ Stainless Steel False Bottom With Weldless Valve

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Comes Complete With Hose & Weldless Valve
Made For 10 Gallon Containers Like Rubbermaid & Igloo Coolers
100% Stainless Steel Construction

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1/2″ Stainless Stainless Weldless Bulkhead and Ball Valve – add a ball valve to your kettle or mash tun

DERNORD 1/2 Inch Stainless Stee Ball Valve Weldless Bulkhead For Home Brew Kettle (1/2 NPT to 1/2 Barb Hose)

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Highlighted Features

1/2 Inch Stainless Steel 2 piece Full Port Ball Valve
1/2 Inch Stainless Steel Hose Barb
1/2 Inch weldless bulkhead fitting fits 7/8 Inch kettle hole
WOG1000 working pressure rating (1000psi) to withstand high pressure and extreme temperatures
Rigorous testing standards prove minimal corrosion and rust along with easy cleaning

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Use to add a ball valve to your compatible kettle, mash tun or HLT.

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Gamma2 Vittles Vault Dog Food Storage Container, Up To 35 Pounds Dry Pet Food Storage, Made in USA

FLOTit 2.0 - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Made in USA.

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VEVOR Magnetic Stirrer, 0-2000 RPM Stir Plate with Adjustable Speed Knob, 3000mL Plate Stirrer Kit, Stir Bar Included

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Igloo 10 Gallon Cooler – for Homebrew Mash Tun or HLT

Igloo 10 Gallon Seat Top Beverage dispenser with spigot and Cup Dispenser

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Recessed and angled drip-resistant spigot for easy dispensing
Reinforced handles for strength and product longevity
Keeper cord affixes lid to cooler for cleanliness and loss prevention
Pressure-fit lid won’t trap dirt or mold
UV inhibitors and infrared technology protect the cooler against sun damage

Related: All Stainless Steel Conversion Kit via Adventures in Homebrewing

“This is the perfect False Bottom for the 10 Gallon Igloo Cooler. The patented design contributes better to efficiency and a clear sparge”[keep reading]

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I use this same cooler for my mash tun and it has worked great for me for years. tn_img_0322-300x225 It holds temperature very well and it has held up like a champ. It would also make a good HLT. This has a lid that’s pressure fit (not threaded). Since the lid isn’t threaded, you can fit a temperature probe underneath – See: Hands On: ChefAlarm Thermometer

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Igloo 10 Gallon Cooler – for Homebrew Mash Tun or HLT

Igloo 10 Gallon Seat Top Beverage dispenser with spigot and Cup Dispenser

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Recessed and angled drip-resistant spigot for easy dispensing
Reinforced handles for strength and product longevity
Keeper cord affixes lid to cooler for cleanliness and loss prevention
Pressure-fit lid won’t trap dirt or mold
UV inhibitors and infrared technology protect the cooler against sun damage

Related: All Stainless Steel Conversion Kit via Adventures in Homebrewing

“This is the perfect False Bottom for the 10 Gallon Igloo Cooler. The patented design contributes better to efficiency and a clear sparge”[keep reading]

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Chapman Brewing Equipment Thermobarrel Stainless Mash Tun – HALF OFF

AIH has Chapman’s Thermobarrel Mash Tuns marked down a whopping 50%. 10 and 15 gallon models are included in this amazing sale.
Hands on Review: Chapman Thermobarrel Stainless Steel Mash Tun

Thermobarrel Mash Tuns

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Loc-Line 40413 Coolant Hose Assembly Kit, Acetal Copolymer, 7 Piece, 1/4″ [Mash Tun]

Loc-Line 40413 Coolant Hose Assembly Kit, Acetal Copolymer, 7 Piece, 1/4″ Coolant Hose ID

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

Kit of 7 acetal copolymer modular hose components includes 2 hose segments, 3 round nozzles, and 2 NPT connectors
Components attach to each other by the Loc-Line ball-and-socket design, and the NPT connector has one end threaded for connecting to NPT pipe
Acetal copolymer plastic resists corrosion and moisture, and can be used with acetone, alcohol, ethyl, greases, oils, commercial dish detergents, gasoline, lacquer solvents, and sodium hydroxide
Maximum operating temperature of 170 degrees F
Meets NSF/ANSI standards 14, 51, and 61 for drinking (potable) water

What are others saying? Search this product’s Amazon reviews for “mash” – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link
Also: Search Amazon for Loc Line

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Chapman Brewing Equipment Thermobarrel Stainless Mash Tun – HALF OFF + Hands on Review

AIH has Chapman’s Thermobarrel Mash Tuns marked down a whopping 50%. 10 and 15 gallon models are included in this amazing sale.
Hands on Review: Chapman Thermobarrel Stainless Steel Mash Tun

Thermobarrel Mash Tuns

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Brew Hardware 10 Gallon Cooler to Mash Tun Conversion Kit – $68! + Hands on Review

This Brew Hardware Mash Tun Conversion Kit includes everything you need to convert a 10 gallon Igloo or Home Depot Rubbermaid Cooler to a Mash Tun. Note that it does not includes a cooler.

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12″ stainless steel domed false bottom with upgraded large ID connection elbow
One piece (Brew Hardware custom designed) machined bulkhead with interior barb
2 piece stainless ball valve – can be upgraded to 3 piece
Required length of high temp silicone tubing
Does not include cooler or barb/camlock. Barb and camlock fitting options are available under accessories on the right side of the screen.

What makes our kit different than the competition? Ugh, now we have to brag just a little. The bulkhead we include in this kit is custom machined out of hex bar stock to our exact specifications making it extremely simple to install and leak free from day one. It’s not a bunch of off the shelf parts made with half a roll of teflon tape. We also use a high flow elbow connector at the false bottom which also features a custom made smooth bore retainer. Long story short, we’ve held off on offering cooler false bottom kits for a long time until we had all the high end components described here.

Options are available both for an Igloo 10 gallon cooler and for Home Depot’s 10 gallon cooler. A complete converted option is also available. That includes the cooler along with your choice of connection fittings. In my experience it’s cheaper to grab the conversion kit from Brew Hardware and source the cooler separately. See some links to compatible coolers below.

This is the conversion kit I use and it’s… awesome. Check out my Hands on Review.

This has been sold out for quite some time.
As of this posting a limited number are back in stock at $68.
Pricing and, especially, availability can vary. Check Brew Hardware for current, description, price and availability.

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15″! Stainless Steel Domed False Bottom

Domed False Bottom (15″) ALL Stainless Steel for All Grain Brewing KROME C389

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Made with high quality 304 grade perforated stainless steel
All fittings are standard NPT (National Pipe Thread)
7/8″ hole in the center with preinstalled 3/8″ barb fitting
Choose the right size for your brew kettle or tun, 15″ Diameter minimum
For large size mash tuns and brew kettles.

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12″ Stainless Steel Domed False Bottom

Chill Passion Stainless Steel False Bottom

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Made with high quality 304 grade stainless steel
Includes 3/8" barb fitting
7/8" hole in the center
Choose the right size for your brew pot

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20 Gallon Ss Brewtech InfuSsion Mash Tun, Previous Version… Blowout Sale at Keg Outlet

Ss Brewtech InfuSsion Mash Tun (20 Gallon) via Keg Outlet

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InfuSsion Mash Tun – 20 Gallon

The 20 Gallon InfuSsion™ Mash Tun from Ss Brewing Technologies is targeted at serious brewers wanting to mash in an insulated stainless steel tun that has great thermal retention, a sloped bottom with center drain, a recirculation port, a manometer, LCD thermometer, high quality 3 piece ball valve, and innovation optional accessories such as a vorlauf attachment and a RIMS re-circulaton mainfold. By locating the drain port in the middle we are able to get better uniformity and efficiency through the grain bed versus traditional plastic cooler setups or even herms/rims systems which all typically draw off of one side or another – not the dead center /bottom of the tun!. And of course the manometer lets you optimize your flow rate and is yet another pro brewing feature (like the center drain) we are bringing to the home and nano brewing market. Our optional sparge arm will also work here on this unit as will the optional MTSs (Mash Temperature Stabilization system). Ss Brewtech’s new 20 gal InfuSsion Mash Tun is one deadly serious piece of brewing equipment that will bring you years of great brewing and great beers!

20 Gallon capacity
Dual wall (foam insulated) high grade 304 Ss
Better temp retention than plastic coolers
Ultra high efficiency mashing!
Get clear wort / set grain bed efficiently
Center drain and 5 degree sloped bottom
NO DEAD SPACE! Conical bottom with drain
MANOMETER FOR MEASURING DP !!!
WILL HAVE RE-CIRCULATION PORT !!!
Foam insulated lid for heat retention
Can not direct fire heat with burner
Hang lid on either handle
Silicone handles for safety
Internal volume markings starting at 2 gallon
Electrically etched volume markings
Volume markings in both gals / liters
Includes false bottom w/silicone gasket!
Includes thermowell
Includes precision LCD thermometer (NEW)
Includes high quality 304 Ss 3 piece ball valve
Make kettle sours! Click HERE
Dimensions: 19.5″ Width x 23″ Height (body only)
Add 4″ to width for both handles
Add 3″ to height for the lid / handle
PICTURE THUMBNAILS ARE 10 GAL MODEL
Patent pending

Discounts on SsBrewtech gear are rare.
Check out our Hands on Review of the InfuSsion Mash Tun
Since you’re an all grain brewer – check out our massive collection of all grain related reviews – mash tuns, all grain systems and lots more

From Keg Outlet:

“We’re running through the original version of the Ss Brewtech InfuSsion Mash Tun for over $100 off MSRP. The new version has been released with tri-clamp fittings so these old units have to go. Grab one now at this unbeatable price!

These won’t last long, the 10 gallon mash tuns have already sold out!”

Ss Brewtech InfuSsion Mash Tun (20 Gallon)

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Brew Hardware 10 Gallon Cooler to Mash Tun Conversion Kit – $68! + Hands on Review

This Brew Hardware Mash Tun Conversion Kit includes everything you need to convert a 10 gallon Igloo or Home Depot Rubbermaid Cooler to a Mash Tun. Note that it does not includes a cooler.

More Info

From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

12″ stainless steel domed false bottom with upgraded large ID connection elbow
One piece (Brew Hardware custom designed) machined bulkhead with interior barb
2 piece stainless ball valve – can be upgraded to 3 piece
Required length of high temp silicone tubing
Does not include cooler or barb/camlock. Barb and camlock fitting options are available under accessories on the right side of the screen.

This is the conversion kit I use and it’s… awesome. Check out my Hands on Review.

Pricing and, especially, availability can vary. Check Brew Hardware for current, description, price and availability.

COOLER TO MASH TUN CONVERSION KIT

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Gamma2 Vittles Vault Dog Food Storage Container, Up To 35 Pounds Dry Pet Food Storage, Made in USA

FLOTit 2.0 - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Made in USA.

Meat Thermometer Digital for Grilling and Cooking - ANDAXIN Waterproof Ultra-Fast Instant Read Food thermometers with Backlight & Calibration for Kitchen, Deep Fry, BBQ, Grill(Red/Black), LCD

VEVOR Magnetic Stirrer, 0-2000 RPM Stir Plate with Adjustable Speed Knob, 3000mL Plate Stirrer Kit, Stir Bar Included

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Brew Hardware 10 Gallon Cooler to Mash Tun Conversion Kit – $68 + Hands on Review

This Brew Hardware Mash Tun Conversion Kit includes everything you need to convert a 10 gallon Igloo or Home Depot Rubbermaid Cooler to a Mash Tun. Note that it does not includes a cooler.

More Info

From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

12″ stainless steel domed false bottom with upgraded large ID connection elbow
One piece (Brew Hardware custom designed) machined bulkhead with interior barb
2 piece stainless ball valve – can be upgraded to 3 piece
Required length of high temp silicone tubing
Does not include cooler or barb/camlock. Barb and camlock fitting options are available under accessories on the right side of the screen.

This is the conversion kit I use and it’s… awesome. Check out my Hands on Review.

Pricing and, especially, availability can vary. Check Brew Hardware for current, description, price and availability.

COOLER TO MASH TUN CONVERSION KIT

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OxiClean Free Versatile Stain Remover Powder, 3 lb

Vacuum Sealer Machine with 55 Count 8"x12" Food Sealers Bags and 8"*79' Vacuum Sealer Roll, Inkbird Automatic Vacuum Sealers Machine with Built-in Cutter, Dry & Moist Sealing Modes for Food Storage

Gamma2 Vittles Vault Dog Food Storage Container, Up To 35 Pounds Dry Pet Food Storage, Made in USA

FLOTit 2.0 - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Made in USA.

Meat Thermometer Digital for Grilling and Cooking - ANDAXIN Waterproof Ultra-Fast Instant Read Food thermometers with Backlight & Calibration for Kitchen, Deep Fry, BBQ, Grill(Red/Black), LCD

VEVOR Magnetic Stirrer, 0-2000 RPM Stir Plate with Adjustable Speed Knob, 3000mL Plate Stirrer Kit, Stir Bar Included

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Hands on Review: Chapman Thermobarrel Stainless Steel Mash Tun

This review is by Homebrew Finds Contributor Brad Probert. Brad is an engineer, expert homebrewer and experienced reviewer. Grab a link to Brad’s website at the end of this review.

Chapman Thermobarrel

Coolers being used for mash tuns are quite common in the homebrew world. This makes sense because they are some common household gear that can be easily repurposed for homebrew use, and they do a great job doing what you need while mashing- hold temperature steady. Steady mash temperatures gets you on the path to repeatability. And no one likes brewing with an “I don’t know we’ll see if this turns out” approach.

1-inch Thick Insulated Walls

The Chapman Thermobarrel is essentially just like a big Gatorade drink cooler, but instead of the insulation being wrapped in hard plastic, it’s skinned in stainless steel. The stainless skin makes it easy to clean and sanitize, and you don’t have to worry about long-term discoloration or scratches in the plastic. The insulated walls are 1” thick, and the base and lid have just under 1” of insulation or insulating air gap.

The lid is engineered to keep the heat in. The internal stainless sleeve extends up about an inch, and the lid nests over the top of this with a nice thick, compliant silicone seal. With 3 latches around the outer edge of the lid, it pulls it down onto this seal for an airtight fit. Definitely more robust than a plastic spin-on drink cooler lid for cutting off heat-escaping air paths. Also on the outside are two solidly welded steel handles- sturdy enough to move the mash tun around if needed when full of grain/wort.

Bottom of Tun with False Bottom Installed

The false bottom in the mash tun is a simple steel circular plate, domed up in the middle. There are rows of small holes across its full area, and in the center there’s a 90-degree elbow fitting held in place by a nut on the bottom side. There’s a barbed end on one end of this elbow, then a short length of high temp hose connects this to a barbed fitting on the ball valve drain. The grain sits on top of this domed plate, and the elbow fitting in the center pulls liquid from underneath the dome, passing it through the tubing and out the ball valve.

Domed False Bottom- AssembledEasy to Read Thermometer

Halfway up the side of the mash tun, there is a large dial thermometer, with a thermowell that extends in toward the middle of the mash tun. It sits at a level that requires just over 5 gallons of water to submerge it.

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