Some questions on building a keggle hop spider

[Jeepinctbrewer]

Been looking at all the DIY hop spiders on here, and one of my questions is will my fine mesh bag work ok? I already have a 19" long one I bought from northern brewer that I used to use for partial mash. And also I see a lot of people say the PVC warps. Is there something Else I can use from home depot. And has anyone figured out if you really loose and hop utilization yet? Thanks

 

[Jsslack]

Mesh bag will work, an insinkerator trim ring is a great ss substitute for the pvc, and it does effect hop utilization, not sure how much though.

 

[Jeepinctbrewer]

Do u have a link or picture for that part? Thanks

 

[FirstStateBrewer]

Here's how I created my own hops spider using a 2qt Stainless Dog Pail.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/better-stainless-hop-spider-318491/

 

[Monster Mash]

Here is mine built with an insinkerator ring..

 

[Jeepinctbrewer]

All done $17 we'll spent

 

[PLOVE]

All done $17 we'll spent

Hope this works for you. I brewed once using a nearly identical PVC collared hop spider, and about half way my first fulll 10 gal boil it had deformed so much, that it literally fell into the boil kettle. I have since switched to a insinkerator based spider (see Monster Mashes' post) and have never had a problem.

Wish you luck!

 

[Jeepinctbrewer]

Ya I had it in my hand just didn't feel lie spending $15 for it. Went with a really thick one. And it sits high up on my keggle

Will se. Can always upgrade down the road

 

[Jsslack]

I've been using, what appears to be, the same pvc coupler on my 8 gal pot and have had no issues at all.

 

[Jeepinctbrewer]

Glad to here

 

[Jeepinctbrewer]

Works great !

 

[rustym]

All Stainless!

 

[Jeepinctbrewer]

Very nice!