False bottom problem...

Prodigalx2 · Feb 3, 2010

I'm converting a Sankey keg into an MLT and I didn't realize that the bottom has a star shape indentation that's about a foot across. I've got a 10 inch false bottom that I have left over from my Igloo cooler and was hoping I didn't have to get a new 12 inch to save myself $50... Any ideas on how to plug the holes under the FB so I don't get a stuck sparge?

SporkD2 · Feb 3, 2010

I think this thread needs pics

kryolla · Feb 3, 2010

I think a FB needs to cover the whole bottom so I would get the 12". What holes underneath your FB, are you talking about the star indentation which is dead space

Prodigalx2 · Feb 4, 2010

I think you're right... There's really no way around it. by "holes" i mean there are canals that lead into the center instead of just being flush.

GilaMinumBeer · Feb 4, 2010

Get a Sabco falso bottom and a siphon tube kit. Best $100 you'll ever spend on MLT gear.

Prodigalx2 · Feb 17, 2010

I just picked up a 12" piece of Perforated Sheet SS for next to nothing. I just went to my local Perf vendor and scooped up some drop for $.52 a pound. So I just got a new 12 inch false bottom for 25 cents. All I need to do is drill the 7/8 hole and I'm good to go. My cut was kind of rough so I think I'm going to wrap some old tubing around the edge.

GilaMinumBeer · Feb 17, 2010

You are going to want to support that disc of perf on the underside somehow.

Lest you like collapsed bottoms.

Prodigalx2 · Feb 17, 2010

I was planning on throwing 5 or 6 screws in about half way from the center and the edge. I'm going to plumb my drain valve through the center of it with 2 SS pipe nuts and a copper thread to sweat adapter. Do you think that will do it?

GilaMinumBeer · Feb 17, 2010

Worth a try.

False bottom problem...

Help Support Homebrew Talk - Beer, Wine, Mead, & Cider Brewing Discussion Forum:

Prodigalx2

Active Member

SporkD2

Well-Known Member

kryolla

Well-Known Member

Prodigalx2

Active Member

GilaMinumBeer

Half-fast Prattlarian

Prodigalx2

Active Member

GilaMinumBeer

Half-fast Prattlarian

Prodigalx2

Active Member

GilaMinumBeer

Half-fast Prattlarian

Similar threads

Latest posts

False bottom problem...

Help Support Homebrew Talk - Beer, Wine, Mead, & Cider Brewing Discussion Forum:

Active Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Active Member

Half-fast Prattlarian

Active Member

Half-fast Prattlarian

Active Member

Half-fast Prattlarian

Similar threads

Join the conversation!

Join today and get all the highlights of this community direct to your inbox. It's FREE!