J-Malone
Well-Known Member
What is the best size false bottom for a converted sanke keg mash tun?
I don't think using A36 is a good comparison. You're comparing apples to llamas. A36 is a mild steel that will rust before you're done with the first mash.
The 0.06" thick 304 perf sheet on the other hand is 26.62$ (+). That will yield you a 12" false bottom. To get a full size false bottom for a keggle (15.5"d) you'd need to buy the 24x 24 sheet and cut out what you need. That size sheet is 82.62$. So, after shipping, yup, 90$ false bottom.
I suggest going the less expensive route, if you have equipment to do it. The diameter of mine is 14.750" you can go smaller I suppose.
I gave alot of thought to this before I bought one. I look at this being an integral part of your brewery. If your diameter decreases you loose some space beneath the false bottom as it self centers lower in the kegs dished bottom. I direct fire my tun so that for me would be a concern increasing my chance to accidently scorch wort. Subsequently the surface area decreases which would lead me to believe efficiency would decrease. All things considered I decided to buy it and never looked back. I like the craftsmanship its waterjet cut opposed to plasma cutting, its cleaner and the hindges are not cut on a chop saw and welded like some other false bottoms out there. I am all about my equipment being clean especially what contacts wort! Anyhow I hope that helps. Cheers
I gave alot of thought to this before I bought one. I look at this being an integral part of your brewery. If your diameter decreases you loose some space beneath the false bottom as it self centers lower in the kegs dished bottom. I direct fire my tun so that for me would be a concern increasing my chance to accidently scorch wort. Subsequently the surface area decreases which would lead me to believe efficiency would decrease. All things considered I decided to buy it and never looked back. I like the craftsmanship its waterjet cut opposed to plasma cutting, its cleaner and the hindges are not cut on a chop saw and welded like some other false bottoms out there. I am all about my equipment being clean especially what contacts wort! Anyhow I hope that helps. Cheers
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