Hole in BIABag

[Ski12568]

How big of a hole do you need to see before you replace your bag? Has anyone ever repaired theirs?

 

[dkevinb]

Any holes will let grain out. I just replaced mine after about 10-12 batches when I noticed one almost as big as the end of my little finger. I thought about "darning" it, but there were quite a few little holes.

 

[Ski12568]

That's about the size of mine, I'll just replace it. Thank you

 

[Oginme]

When I get a fair sized hole (about 1/4" or larger), I clean and save the bag. When I get two, I use them by doubling them up so that the holes do not line up. Works fine for a number of additional brews.

 

[wilserbrewer]

Should be easy to stitch closed. Be careful of any sharp edges, stirring spoons etc.

Just curious, how are you guys putting holes in bags?

How often does this happen?

 

[Inkleg]

I haven't manage to put a hole in my Wilserbrewer bag after 20+ batches and I'm a klutz.

 

[Ski12568]

I think I pinched it against my valve assembly while stirring, not being careful. I use mine in a cooler.

 

[dkevinb]

Should be easy to stitch closed. Be careful of any sharp edges, stirring spoons etc.

Just curious, how are you guys putting holes in bags?

How often does this happen?

It might have something to do with using a 22 inch stainless steel spoon as a mash paddle in my case. I need to make a wooden one. Anyway, I've only had to replace one bag after about 12 batches.

 

[ong]

I'm about 55 batches in on the voile bag a friend sewed me. I just brought it back to her to get a couple little holes sewed up. They weren't on seams -- not quite sure how they happened.

 

[soccerdad]

Some people just abuse their sack. Piercing it is pretty damn drastic though.