aekdbbop Well-Known Member Joined Sep 14, 2006 Messages 2,636 Reaction score 9 Location Nashville, TN Feb 8, 2008 #1 Which wins?
Bobby_M Vendor and Brewer HBT Sponsor Joined Aug 3, 2006 Messages 27,823 Reaction score 9,067 Location Whitehouse Station, NJ Feb 8, 2008 #2 Loaded question. Are you batch sparging or fly sparging? If fly sparging, false bottom wins because a braid will cause channeling. If batch sparging, either one works but the braid is much cheaper.
Loaded question. Are you batch sparging or fly sparging? If fly sparging, false bottom wins because a braid will cause channeling. If batch sparging, either one works but the braid is much cheaper.
FlyGuy Well-Known Member Joined Jan 13, 2007 Messages 3,604 Reaction score 233 Location Calgary, Alberta Feb 8, 2008 #3 Actually, I would argue that the braid will win for batch sparging because you can get away with a finer crush. The braid both filters very well, and the channeling probably helps prevent a stuck sparge, too.
Actually, I would argue that the braid will win for batch sparging because you can get away with a finer crush. The braid both filters very well, and the channeling probably helps prevent a stuck sparge, too.
OP OP aekdbbop Well-Known Member Joined Sep 14, 2006 Messages 2,636 Reaction score 9 Location Nashville, TN Feb 8, 2008 #4 yep batch.. but someday may switch.. doubt it though.