I currently am using a Bayou Classic with a false bottom. I heat up the strike water in the vessel (with false bottom in place), then add grains to it. No way there'd be "trapped" air under the false bottom. I think I'm going to check the silicone seals and just try running it with water to...
I recently was given a sparge arm and started using it. My last 3 batches I've used it on I've noticed a fair amount of air coming out the output of my mashtun.
I checked and I don't have a ball valve with an air hole in it and I'm using camlocks to secure my hoses.
When I first turn the pump...