Im building a sanke keg mash tun and debating if spending 2x the price on a full 15" false bottom is worth it over a 10-13". Does anyone have any experience with false bottom sizes and mash efficiency in sanke kegs?
Jaybird of Norcalbrewingsolutions.com did an awesome job on mine. I bought the full false bottom w/ hinge and handle, and also the stand that goes underneath. It was a pleasure doing business with Jaybird. I talked to him on the phone so I could explain what I wanted. He happily customized my false bottom with the name of my brewery - Hayes Haus. He sent me a stand that was a little taller than normal, so I could notch out the 'star' pattern to fit the bottom (former top) of the keg. He provided a fine product and it works great in my HERMS system - I highly recommend doing business with him.
I think it was absolutely worth the money. I can recirculate my wort WAY faster than I need to. I get better efficiency than I did with a kettle screen inside my 10 gal beverage cooler. And a keggle w/ a full false bottom has a great bling factor!
I use a domed one 12" I think that works great. I pump and have only had 2 stuck mashes in 15 years. Both were my fault for pumping too fast too soon.
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I put a hose clamp above and below to keep it in place. I also use this setup in my kettle for whole hops. I can't remember for sure but I think the FB was from Midwest Supply and the dip tube was bargain fittings.
Biggie, that plastic snake looking thing? Is that for recirculation? If so, how does it work exactly I can't seem to find much on them. If not, what is it? lol
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