Stuck Runoff problems

drmario47 · May 4, 2011

I have a problem with stuck runoffs lately, I have been using a false bottom screen in a 10 gallon cooler. I was wondering what is the best way to strain the wort from the grains without getting a stuck runoff when batch sparging. Does anyone have any ideas on what is the best technique to use? Copper pipe manifold, steel braided screen, or any other ideas?

Thank you

Sean0301 · May 4, 2011

I use a stainless steel braid and have had good luck. That said I also always add a handful of rice hulls and as a result I have never had a stuck mash.

beerkrump · May 4, 2011

False bottoms are great for fly sparging. Not so much for batch sparging. If you drain too quickly, the grain bed tends to compact.

I batch sparge and use a 12 gallon cooler with a cpvc manifold.

ArcaneXor · May 4, 2011

I use a braided hose and rice hulls. Sometimes it runs off a bit slow, but I rarely have a stuck sparge, and when I do, it's very easy to fix By just stirring the grain bed and vorlaufing again.

extra_medium · May 5, 2011

beerkrump said:
False bottoms are great for fly sparging. Not so much for batch sparging. If you drain too quickly, the grain bed tends to compact.

I batch sparge and use a 12 gallon cooler with a cpvc manifold.

+1

try opening the drain slower.

drmario47 · May 5, 2011

Thanks everyone for the input. I may go with the braided steel hose it seems to be one of the most efficient and less likely to have a stuck runoff.

Dgonza9 · May 5, 2011

I have used both and both have given me some issues. I'm still learning. Though now I'm giving the manifold in a bag a shot.

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