Jaybird's Stainless False Bottoms

[leboeuf]

I was thinking since the 15" puts a significant space between the grain bed and bottom of the keg, how does that effect mashing lower amounts for like a 5 gallon batch if a lot of the water is not in contact with the grain or is it not that much and I am crazy?

Its not that much and you're crazy

Seriously though, there is very little volume under the 15" false bottom. My shoot from the hip gut feeling is that the volume is pretty close to optimal if you're recirculating wort or anything of that sort.

 

[Carrion]

Can this be put in a square cooler? I have this cooler with a cpvc manifold. http://www.academy.com/index.php?page=content&target=products/outdoors/camping/hard_side_coolers&start=0&selectedSKU=0222-01260-3012
I thought about changing to copper or stainless.

 

[Jaybird]

Can this be put in a square cooler? I have this cooler with a cpvc manifold. http://www.academy.com/index.php?page=content&target=products/outdoors/camping/hard_side_coolers&start=0&selectedSKU=0222-01260-3012
I thought about changing to copper or stainless.

What are the dementions of that cooler. I am sure I can put something together for it.
Cheers
Jay

 

[trailblazer]

how much for an un hinged two peice drilled 15" false bottom

the one i just got from you is awsome!!!!!!

 

[Yambor44]

Got mine last week and finally tried her out last night. I have to admit I was struggling with the braid vs. FB. I though it would be more of a pain to clean underneath (having to dismantle it each time) and I was having struggles with the fitment of the drop tube that were due to my inexperience with plumbing not the product itself. The FB and drop tube are very well made. As others have stated many times, they are beefy. Very strong. No support needed.

I ordered the 15" hinged version (actually 2 as I want to see what it will do with pellet hops in my BK). I cut one of the dip tubes too short so I'll have to get with Jaybird and order another one of those. I got the other one to fit right and tightened it down.

I love the difference with the FB while stirring the mash. No more worry about snagging the braid and kinking or ripping it loose. After the mash cam time to vorlauf. I have recently started doing a batch/fly sparge. I heat the sparge water up to 195 and add 2.5 gallons at the end of the mash and stir well for about 3-4 minutes. Then I recirculate until it runs clear.


It did seem to take 3 times as long to run clear but I did crush at a higher speed this time. Not sure if that matters or not, just sayin. O recirculated for about 15 minutes then transferred to the BK while fly sparging. I transferred faster due to the 15 minute recirculation time and was done in about 30 minutes.

When all was said and done my efficiency ended up at 87% according to Beer Tools Pro. I usually end up at around 80 on average.

Clean up was a breeze. Just loosen the flange nut, once free it spins off by hand. Remove the FB and clean away. It was also very nice not having to clean around the braid.

I am now a new convert on the Jaybird SS False Bottom! Thanks a lot for all of your help Jay.

Here it is installed:


and this is all that was left underneath when I removed it. Mostly all liquid and not grain:


All clean underneath


A closer shot sitting up on top of the MT after cleaning.

 

[Yambor44]

Forgot to add one of the siphon end of the dip tube

 

[Jaybird]

Oh I am so glad you figured it out man. I was worried there for a bit. Ya know, I want you all to be happy w/ your purchase.
Happy Thanksgiving all
Cheers
Jay

 

[Yambor44]

Oh I am so glad you figured it out man. I was worried there for a bit. Ya know, I want you all to be happy w/ your purchase.
Happy Thanksgiving all
Cheers
Jay

Very happy with mine Jay. Thanks again.

Rob

 

[Jaybird]

OK well I have 4 free shipping offers left. Who needs a FB?
Thanks for all the orders.
Cheers
Jay

 

[BigWhitey_FrostBox]

OK well I have 4 free shipping offers left. Who needs a FB?
Thanks for all the orders.
Cheers
Jay

I could use a FB, PM sent

 

[humann_brewing]

Does this look like it would work for the compression fitting to connect the dip tube to a female NPT?

Is there a better way to connect the dip tube?

 

[adx]

Just sent a PM as well.

 

[Jaybird]

Is there a better way to connect the dip tube?

Nope, that is what we use, just in brass and copper. I then use my bender to bend a tight 90, cut it to fit and drill the bottom.
Cheers
Jay

 

[Carrion]

What are the dementions of that cooler. I am sure I can put something together for it.
Cheers
Jay

13" square

 

[Jaybird]

2 free shipping offers left.
Jay

 

[Jaybird]

1 free shipping offer left.
Jay

 

[michelson39]

dibs! i just sent you pm.

 

[humann_brewing]

how are the orders going? Can't wait to start using the new fancy false bottom.

 

[Jaybird]

The material was held up at the fab shop (issues w/ their CNC plasma )but I have it in my hands now and all cut. I will have everything ready and shipped Monday.
you all will see them before Christmas.
Thanks for the patience.
Jay

 

[Yambor44]

Just another plug for the stability of these false bottoms. Scott and I made a Maharaja clone last night with 37 pounds of grain. Here is a picture of the Mash and the spent grains. FB held up perfect and did a great job. We ended up at only 76% efficiency but that was our fault not the FB (didn't crush as tight as we usually do).

 

[mplutodh1]

The material was held up at the fab shop (issues w/ their CNC plasma )but I have it in my hands now and all cut. I will have everything ready and shipped Monday.
you all will see them before Christmas.
Thanks for the patience.
Jay

Jay - was that for all the Free SHI FBs? Been watching for the one I ordered - USPS seems to take a ridiculous 10 + days to ship from your area, just curious so I know when I should be on the look out for it.

Thanks again!

 

[TXCrash]

Man I wanna slap around the guys at the fab shop. I'd been thinking about brewing today but I wanna do it with my new false bottom. Too bad it's not shipped yet. I guess I still have to wait for the UPS monkeys to throw it around before I can.

I'm sure it'll be worth the wait and SHOULD use this as a reason to clean that darn carport (where I brew). It's trashed!

 

[churdbird]

Soo... any updates? Something would be nice.....Tracking number or something.

 

[Jaybird]

sent you a tracking # 2 days ago. I will shoot you another one this evening when I get to the store. I think your PM box was full
Cheers
Jay

 

[TXCrash]

Ordered on the 29th. Received today. Quality is high as expected, will post pictures when it's in use. Nice heavy gauge stainless false bottom that aught to last me forever.

I'm looking forward to using it and hope it's been worth the wait ;-)

 

[churdbird]

Finally recieved the tracking number. Thanks. If it was sent two days ago, that was wed. and its not due to arrive until the 23rd? Thats 7 days for delivery. That seems like a aweful long time. If it was sent usps. Still nothing in the tracking system. Ive heard nothing but good things and looking foward to using it. Oarder was placed on the 30th.

 

[ShortSnoutBrewing]

Finally recieved the tracking number. Thanks. If it was sent two days ago, that was wed. and its not due to arrive until the 23rd? Thats 7 days for delivery. That seems like a aweful long time.

Are you forgetting what time of year it is?!?!? Also, that's 5 days. Can't count weekends with UPS unless you're using Saturday delivery. And I'm going to guess you may possibly be on the east coast.

 

[churdbird]

I think it was sent USPS. Not sure just a tracking number and a thanks. I don't care if it takes a month of Sundays to get here. (Columbus, OH). Just if your in customer service keep your customers in formed and if you forgot them, so what it happens. Just let them know Thats all. I'm sure once it arrives it will be the best false bottom at the best price out there and will be able to refer some other brewers as well. I'm done! Waiting by door now patiently....

 

[TXCrash]

Mine was sent via UPS. I assume yours was too.

http://www.ups.com/WebTracking/track?loc=en_US&WT.svl=PriNav

 

[Jaybird]

Churd
I apologize for any lack of communication on my part. I did post in this thread (#79) the problems I was having with the fab shop, when I would ship them and when you would see them. I do know those get passed over from time to time. I do hope you are happy with the false bottom when it arrives. And again I apologize for any miss or lack of communication.
Thanks to all that ordered and I am glad to see them showing up.
Cheers
Jay