SS false bottom or SS braid - Page 3

**Jdm5209** · 02-08-2012, 04:31 AM

So, like dreimer, I'm also planning to build an MLT to start doing AG. I've been trying to do a lot of research (mostly flyguy's DIY here: http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/cheap-easy-10-gallon-rubbermaid-mlt-conversion-23008/).

Also wondering about ss braid vs false bottom. Would likely be doing batch sparge. I was planning on just getting a ss water heater braid, but the original flyguy thread had issues with stuck sparges and having to insert tubing. So question is: can I get by with ss water heater braid (nothing inserted) vs inserting a "spring" (ss or copper, no galvanized, I know) vs using a false bottom. I plan on doing a variety of beers, but including big IIPAs and RIS. Thanks.

EDIT: just reread the original flyguy thread. The tubing insertion was more related to corrosion of hose clamps. Curiou what others experience/solutions have been.

**Komodo** · 02-08-2012, 01:54 PM

FWIW-I had a SS braid i my MT and it worked perfectly. I started using a bag in there, and moved the braid over to the kettle because I was having some kettle draining probs. It was horrible and stuck with pellets. I've just built a manifold for the kettle to see if that helps.