I am just taking the leap from BIAB to BIAB with mash re circulation. I am all set to buy the fittings, cam locks, and a false bottom.
I do a bottom heating method with my mash now. It's just a hot plate controlled by an STC 1000. I am planning on adding a false bottom to keep the bag off the bottom and to allow better circulation of the wort to the pump. I have a 10 gallon megapot from northern brewer, which has a 14 1/8" inside diameter.
I'm looking to not spend a fortune on a false bottom, and it looks like the best option for me might be a 12" domed false bottom. I'm open to suggestions if there are better options.
I'm wondering how people usually connect the false bottom to the inside of a weldless valve bulkhead. Mine is currently just a 1/2" NPT nipple. One trick to my setup is that I need to have the ability to pull the false bottom out with the kettle full of hot wort. I plan to attach a wire to the false bottom so I can remove it. Obviously the trick will be to make sure the silicone tube comes with the false bottom. Also, whatever I use to connect to the valve needs to be able to survive the boil.
Any recommendations for the configuration of the false bottom, or a source for an economical false bottom on legs that would avoid my connection problem would be appreciated.
I do a bottom heating method with my mash now. It's just a hot plate controlled by an STC 1000. I am planning on adding a false bottom to keep the bag off the bottom and to allow better circulation of the wort to the pump. I have a 10 gallon megapot from northern brewer, which has a 14 1/8" inside diameter.
I'm looking to not spend a fortune on a false bottom, and it looks like the best option for me might be a 12" domed false bottom. I'm open to suggestions if there are better options.
I'm wondering how people usually connect the false bottom to the inside of a weldless valve bulkhead. Mine is currently just a 1/2" NPT nipple. One trick to my setup is that I need to have the ability to pull the false bottom out with the kettle full of hot wort. I plan to attach a wire to the false bottom so I can remove it. Obviously the trick will be to make sure the silicone tube comes with the false bottom. Also, whatever I use to connect to the valve needs to be able to survive the boil.
Any recommendations for the configuration of the false bottom, or a source for an economical false bottom on legs that would avoid my connection problem would be appreciated.