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12-11-2008, 03:57 PM
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I like 'em shaved
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Opinion needed on false bottom for keggle.
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I need a false bottom for one of my sanke kegs that I am using as an MLT. The opening is 11-1/2", but I think I could get enough bow in a 12" to slip in without hinges. I am having trouble deciding on a size though.
It would seem that the largest that will fit will provide a greater surface area and therefore be better for lautering. But I see a lot of the ones listed for the sanke as being 9" - 10" or so.
What size seems to work the best?
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12-11-2008, 04:00 PM
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I've got a 12"er that JayBird made for me. Works like a dream! Not sure if he has anymore available. Try PMing him to see, I know of people that use smaller ones with great success as well.
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12-11-2008, 04:00 PM
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Tactical Prattlarian
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I have the Sabco version. Pricey but taylored to a Sankey and it has the adjustable leg supports that re-inforce the platform under the heaviest of grain bills. Plus, it is hinged to make installation and removal much easier.
If you can spring for it, I might also suggest the Sabco Tri-Clamp dip tube. IIRC, they have an adapter for bulkheads.
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12-11-2008, 04:17 PM
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I like 'em shaved
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I already had a conversation with Jay. Unfortunately, he is out of the business for the moment, so that puts me back in the commercial (pricey) realm.
Looking at the commercial variants, it looks like I am going to have to spend $50+ to get one large enough. I just hate to dump more money into a false bottom than I have in the keg and sight glass combined.....
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"..... Bull was right." - TXCurtis
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12-11-2008, 04:19 PM
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Why not try making one out of copper tubing. A few concentric circles linked together with some fittings. Cant imagine it would cost more than a S/S one.
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12-11-2008, 04:22 PM
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I like 'em shaved
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Displaced MassHole
Why not try making one out of copper tubing. A few concentric circles linked together with some fittings. Cant imagine it would cost more than a S/S one.
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I had thought about that, but I am not too sure how well it would work with a recirculating setup.
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"I do gravity feed the last gallon or two through my Therminator, but I expect you could suck start a Volkswagen before you could suck start one of these. - GilaMinumBeer
"..... Bull was right." - TXCurtis
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12-12-2008, 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by T-Hops
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That's the bad boy in my MLT... works great! I re-did the plumbing to it out of copper with a 4way pickup manifold below the false bottom. I also used a copper threaded union for ease of removal and cleaning.
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12-12-2008, 01:14 PM
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I like 'em shaved
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Oooh, that looks like a good option. Simple, down and dirty solution without the second mortgage price tag.
I haven't ordered from them before, but I guess there is a first time for everything..... as soon as they get them back in stock! CRAP! Good thing I am not in a huge hurry...
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"..... Bull was right." - TXCurtis
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12-12-2008, 02:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bull8042
I had thought about that, but I am not too sure how well it would work with a recirculating setup.
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You could always get super fancy and employ a grant.
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