1st post...searched for this topic but didn't find any discussion of a slotted false bottom implemented in a round cooler.
Getting back into all-grain. My previous setup was a rectangular cooler with a copper manifold. That cooler bit the dust, and I went back to doing mini-mashes. Decided to build a new MLT and want to do a round rubbermaid conversion. I plan on doing fly spargins, so I'm looking at the false bottoms. Most of the false bottoms out there are perforated, but I ran across this one with slotted holes rather than the perforated. From what I understand slots are more resistant to stuck sparges, but has anybody used one of these or have any other thoughts. The slotted manifold is more expensive than the perforated ones, so I am wondering if the practical difference really justifies the added expense.
Any thoughts?
Getting back into all-grain. My previous setup was a rectangular cooler with a copper manifold. That cooler bit the dust, and I went back to doing mini-mashes. Decided to build a new MLT and want to do a round rubbermaid conversion. I plan on doing fly spargins, so I'm looking at the false bottoms. Most of the false bottoms out there are perforated, but I ran across this one with slotted holes rather than the perforated. From what I understand slots are more resistant to stuck sparges, but has anybody used one of these or have any other thoughts. The slotted manifold is more expensive than the perforated ones, so I am wondering if the practical difference really justifies the added expense.
Any thoughts?