BIAB with heating element question

[Tagobolts]

Going to order a bag from Wilser. However, for those of you with a heating element in yours, how did you

1. Measure the length of the bag?
2. Keep the bag from hitting the element?

Want to get one for my 15 gallon kettle but worried about the heating element.

 

[k-os]

I use a false bottom from Brew Hardware.
https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/biabbottom15.htm

 

[zacster]

I'd suggest asking Wilser himself. He answers here too.

 

[Spikybits]

Wilser bag will change your life!

atleast it changed mine!

you will want a FB to prevent scorching your bag

 

[Tagobolts]

I use a false bottom from Brew Hardware.
https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/biabbottom15.htm

oh nice this would work!

Looking forward to saving some time and cleaning everything else from the separate mash tun! Thank you

 

[Tagobolts]

I'd suggest asking Wilser himself. He answers here too.

Hoping he does his super bowl deals this year haha! I checked the sponsor showcase and didn't see anything from him recently was hoping he was still making bags.

 

[wilserbrewer]

If one were to size the bag to avoid contacting the heating element, the bag would be way to small and likely only fill 1/3 of the vessel.

you can either use a FB, or not fire the element, or fire the element gently at your discretion.

 

[odie]

size the bag for the kettle. then just add your own false bottom or a steamer basket insert.

 

[Dancy]

I checked the sponsor showcase and didn't see anything from him recently was hoping he was still making bags.

Yep, he is. He made one to fit the malt pipe my BE Mash & Boil in late November. He does a great job!

 

[Tagobolts]

Yep, he is. He made one to fit the malt pipe my BE Mash & Boil in late November. He does a great job!

Ordered both a bag and the FB. Thanks for the recommendations.

 

[cubalz]

I use a false bottom from Brew Hardware.
https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/biabbottom15.htm

Yes this. Then you can measure from the lip of the kettle to the false bottom