The whole thing does come apart... Figured if it's supposed to collect liquid why seal it? Great idea about putting the collection point in the middle and I'll give it a shot turning the slots face down. Thanks guys for the advice and the warm welcome!
2 weeks ago I purchased a cooler mash tun and keggle from a guy who was getting rid of all his equipment. Last week, I decided to try my very first all-grain brew now that I had the stuff to do it... It was a cream ale that is doing very well in fermentation and looks like it's going to be...