BenS said:I made a false bottom out of the top that I cut off the keg by cutting slots in it with my angle grinder. Works great and saved me $100. I think there's a thread on here somewhere about it.
BenS said:No. But it was pretty easy. Step 1, cut a lot of slots in top. Step 2, jam rubber stopper in keg top hole. Step 3, jam mash tun dip tube into stopper hole. Done. Time for a homebrew.
Rubber Stopper at almost boiling temps?
I don't know about that.
BenS said:Why not? Can't be any worse than using a plastic igloo cooler as a hot water vessel.
Hey Golddiggie, was checking out the photo you posted in 2011 of your MLT false bottom, could you tell me more about it? Who made it (if it was purchased) and how does the dip tube stay in place in the center? is it simply hanging down and only attached to the ball valve, or is it attached to the screen as well?Full diameter false bottom (15") with hinge and handle... :rockin:
Hey Golddiggie, was checking out the photo you posted in 2011 of your MLT false bottom, could you tell me more about it? Who made it (if it was purchased) and how does the dip tube stay in place in the center? is it simply hanging down and only attached to the ball valve, or is it attached to the screen as well?
Thanks,
The false bottom that I got with my mash tun let a lot of grain through...I ended up putting a brass T inside and steel braiding so I have two drain points. Works a lot better. My false bottom was the one that comes from AIH for what it's worth
I also had a problem with the one from AIH, I now use a BIAB in conjunction with the false bottom. Now I have very fast cleanup and no grain gets through. If I had to do it over I would probably go with the Jaybird false bottom as it is about the same price.
-G
Golddiggie said:The NorCal/Jaybird false bottoms are highly rated for a reason. IME, they're 100% worth every penny. Plus Jaybird is a stand-up guy and actually cares. For ANY keggle, or kettle, I'd use a NorCal false bottom before even thinking about any others. He'll even make you one to any size you need. Even if it's some oddball kettle size. If you ask him nice, he might even make you one that's not round.
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