Possible Breakthrough in Sludge Filtering!

Hey guys. I've seen some of the threads on the use of paint strainer bags to filter out the sludge from the boiling pot when it goes into the primary. Seems to me that these bags would not be effective, at least for the sludge I experienced on my first boil (Brewer's Best Summer Ale). Holes too big. I've attached a number of links to various "coladores" which are used to make cuban coffee the old fashioned way. These are easily available in Miami supermarkets, but would have to be purchased on-line elsewhere. They are foodsafe, as they are used for brewing coffee and can stand high brewing temps. They are cheap. The only thing is, most are quite small, about 3" in diameter, but it is possible that larger sizes are available. Anyway, has anyone tried these for sludge filtering or something similar?

http://www.elcolmado.com/USInstCocinaDetail.asp?OrderNumber=1338

http://www.dmreed.com/images/colador_de_tela_para_cafe-32kb.jpg

http://myborinquen.com/ecommerce/os/catalog/index.php?cPath=50

http://www.cubanfoodmarket.com/mm5/...CFM&Product_Code=COL40401&Category_Code=20302

looks cool, but! if the mesh is to fine it will fill up(clog) and overflow. I dont worry to much about trub.

agreed. the sludge doesn't cause any problems and will settle out in the fermenter anyway. You just avoid it when you move the beer into the next vessel in the process and it's all good.

Some folks dump everything into the fermenter, including sludge. It really is just one of those preference things. It settles out fine in the end.

I have never had a problem with trub in my stuff.....I agree with everyone that it settles out atleast for me during cold crashing.

Dudadiesel.com sells all kinds of strainer bags too. Yes, it'll work....but it's whatever helps you sleep at night. I've made great beer either way, and to tell you the truth, fermentation temp and yeast health makes the greatest influence.