aeviaanah Well-Known Member Joined Jul 1, 2012 Messages 1,686 Reaction score 217 Feb 28, 2018 #1 We commonly use 3/32 hole on 5/32 centers perforated sheet metal for our home brew mash tuns. I’m designing a cheap mash tun capable of 5bbl. Will this material suffice?
We commonly use 3/32 hole on 5/32 centers perforated sheet metal for our home brew mash tuns. I’m designing a cheap mash tun capable of 5bbl. Will this material suffice?
LarMoeCur Well-Known Member Joined Dec 29, 2006 Messages 1,075 Reaction score 305 Location Las Vegas, NV Mar 1, 2018 #2 It will. I've seen some very large perforated SS false bottoms. Make sure the supporting base is adequately designed and use a heavier gauge sheet.
It will. I've seen some very large perforated SS false bottoms. Make sure the supporting base is adequately designed and use a heavier gauge sheet.
OP OP aeviaanah Well-Known Member Joined Jul 1, 2012 Messages 1,686 Reaction score 217 Mar 1, 2018 #3 Any idea what is recommended? I haven’t ordered material yet
LarMoeCur Well-Known Member Joined Dec 29, 2006 Messages 1,075 Reaction score 305 Location Las Vegas, NV Mar 4, 2018 #4 16 gauge will work. The support base will hold 90% of the weight.
