Jaybird's Stainless False Bottoms

[HollisBT]

Still working out the details on how its going to work exactly and we are testing the promo code on the site. I will let you guys know here early next week....But it will be a promo for November....Not December.

Cheers
Jay

Eagerly waiting...

 

[erikrocks]

Eagerly waiting...

Me too!

 

[Jaybird]

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f41/nov-free-shipping-nor-cal-brewing-solutions-365151/#post4554279

Follow the link gents, I look forward to a big month of building for you guys!!!

Cheers
Jay

 

[HollisBT]

Ordered!!!

 

[Jaybird]

Ordered!!!

Thanks man! We will get this out ASAP!

Cheers
Jay

 

[HollisBT]

Thanks man! We will get this out ASAP!

Cheers
Jay

Jay, I'm already considering adding on to this order and getting a hop filter of some sort... What do you recommend for a good hop filter for a keggle, boiling 10 gallon batches with anywhere from 8-20 ounces of Pelletier hops? Is a 15" false bottom with a level 3 stand going to be overkill or would you say that is the best solution? I'm trying to find a solution that doesn't exactly cost another $130, but losing this much wort and clogging my chiller every time might just be worth that... Haha.

 

[Jaybird]

Jay, I'm already considering adding on to this order and getting a hop filter of some sort... What do you recommend for a good hop filter for a keggle, boiling 10 gallon batches with anywhere from 8-20 ounces of Pelletier hops? Is a 15" false bottom with a level 3 stand going to be overkill or would you say that is the best solution? I'm trying to find a solution that doesn't exactly cost another $130, but losing this much wort and clogging my chiller every time might just be worth that... Haha.

the 15" with the level 3 is the best option for sure....We have done test after test on it and it is a killer system. Every time I use it I am thrilled and I just keep throwing more hops at it trying to get it to stop working, and it has never let me down yet. The trick is clearing out from under the filter before you start running your wort into the chiller. Hops will get in the filter during the boil, we cant stop that. So you need to do a quick recirculation like you would during the mash. Only its the boil kettle. This gets ALL the hops on top of the 15" and out of the filter so it can do its job. Its the best filter system I have used myself and the best we offer.
If you decide to go with it just shoot me a PM with your order # and I can just add to the order, no need to go back to the website checkout page.
Cheers
Jay

 

[HollisBT]

the 15" with the level 3 is the best option for sure....We have done test after test on it and it is a killer system. Every time I use it I am thrilled and I just keep throwing more hops at it trying to get it to stop working, and it has never let me down yet. The trick is clearing out from under the filter before you start running your wort into the chiller. Hops will get in the filter during the boil, we cant stop that. So you need to do a quick recirculation like you would during the mash. Only its the boil kettle. This gets ALL the hops on top of the 15" and out of the filter so it can do its job. Its the best filter system I have used myself and the best we offer.
If you decide to go with it just shoot me a PM with your order # and I can just add to the order, no need to go back to the website checkout page.
Cheers
Jay

Pm sent. When you say recirculate, can I do that through my wort chiller? Or would enough hop debris be down there to possibly clog it?

 

[Jaybird]

nope you want to do that before the chiller goes into the mix..Yes the reason to do this is to not plug the chiller..
Jay

 

[HollisBT]

nope you want to do that befor the chiller goes into the mix..Yes the reason to do this is to not plug the chiller..
Jay

That is kind of what. Thought, shouldn't be too much of a problem . How much would you say you need to recirc? Could I simply use a decent sized pot to pour some off and add back into he kettle at the top so that I don't have to involve my pump or any of that? Also, I'm guessing this is to be done prior to flame out?

 

[Jaybird]

Directly "after" flame out..Yes decanting into a kettle works killer. That is what I do myself. I drain about a gallon or 2 right at flame out and put it right back on top... all we are trying to do is get the hops out of there that made their way in durring the boil.

Cheers
Jay

 

[HollisBT]

Any need to worry about sanitation of that kettle? Or would you say it's still hot enough to kill anything.

 

[Jaybird]

Any need to worry about sanitation of that kettle? Or would you say it's still hot enough to kill anything.

I dont worry myself..Wort is still 205+ deg F... You want it clean for sure.

Cheers
Jay

 

[mors]

I just recirculate for the last 15 mins of the boil to sterilize my pump and hoses.

 

[HollisBT]

I just recirculate for the last 15 mins of the boil to sterilize my pump and hoses.

Are you using one of these false bottom/filter stand set ups?

 

[Yooper]

Jay, I'm going to try my new false bottom and level 1 stand today in the MLT. Thanks for being so quick, and for answering my five million questions!

 

[mors]

used mine on Learn to Homebrew day with 8lbs of smashed baked pumpkin... I did add 1/2lb of rice hulls...but still I was able to recirculate the entire mash without getting a stuck sparge or having any issues whatsoever.

 

[erikrocks]

I'm confused about what "level 1" and "level 2" stands are. I ordered a false bottom and 2" stand for my MLT. Does that mean I ordered a "level 2" stand?

 

[HollisBT]

I'm confused about what "level 1" and "level 2" stands are. I ordered a false bottom and 2" stand for my MLT. Does that mean I ordered a "level 2" stand?

They offer different levels of filter stands to work with the false bottom.

Level 1 is basically a mesh ring that the fb sits on top of.

Level 2 is the same mesh ring but has a top on it.

Level 3 is the same as level 2, with an additional, smaller, ring inside of the outer ring.

If you ordered a 2" stand, I'm guessing it will arrive looking similar, except maybe taller (?), than a level 2 filter stand.

 

[HollisBT]

Jay, is there a way to track an order and know when it shipped so I can know when to expect it?

 

[erikrocks]

They offer different levels of filter stands to work with the false bottom.

Level 1 is basically a mesh ring that the fb sits on top of.

Level 2 is the same mesh ring but has a top on it.

Level 3 is the same as level 2, with an additional, smaller, ring inside of the outer ring.

If you ordered a 2" stand, I'm guessing it will arrive looking similar, except maybe taller (?), than a level 2 filter stand.

OK, I actually figured it out. Since my FB is >17", I actually ordered a stand that looks like this:

 

[Jaybird]

Jay, is there a way to track an order and know when it shipped so I can know when to expect it?

I can look into it for you..
I will be at the store shipping, later tomorrow afternoon.

I will check for you..
Jay

 

[HollisBT]

I can look into it for you..
I will be at the store shipping, later tomorrow afternoon.

I will check for you..
Jay

Thanks . I'm in no huge rush, just antsy to see them lol.

 

[Jaybird]

Thanks . I'm in no huge rush, just antsy to see them lol.

Ohh I hear ya! Unfortunately our POS and web system don't automatically send tracking, we have to do it manually and that takes a lot of time. Our goal is to do a total upgrade next year for the website and get it to do a parcel tracking for you guys.

Cheers
Jay

 

[HollisBT]

Got my false bottoms and filters today!! :woot:


Can't wait to put them to use! Well, one of them at least...

 

[HollisBT]

A couple of weeks later, and I've finally built my new pick up tube, can't wait to test out my filter and false bottom tomorrow!!

 

[sudbuster]

Jay, I'm going to try my new false bottom and level 1 stand today in the MLT. Thanks for being so quick, and for answering my five million questions!

Dang, Yoop, you got a false bottom? Anyway, that aside, I ordered a 15" FB and stand today meself for a new mash kettle comin' in. Thanks JayBird..

 

[Damonowskivich]

It seems that IPower.com is having timeout issues. I can't seem to register an account on the site to place an order, which I've tried from multiple ISPs to make sure the issue isn't on my end. The timeout error mentioned something about a database issue and to contact the store owner.

 

[Damonowskivich]

Site registration is back up and working.

Jaybird, I have a question on the hop blocker mini: I am building a Kal clone e-brewery and was wondering if the mini hop blocker by itself is sufficient to filter hops in a BK with element? I intend to use primarily pellet hops.
My concerns with using both a false bottom with a mini hop blocker as a stand is space and ease of cleaning with an element in place.
Any recommendations?

 

[Jaybird]

Site registration is back up and working.

Jaybird, I have a question on the hop blocker mini: I am building a Kal clone e-brewery and was wondering if the mini hop blocker by itself is sufficient to filter hops in a BK with element? I intend to use primarily pellet hops.
My concerns with using both a false bottom with a mini hop blocker as a stand is space and ease of cleaning with an element in place.
Any recommendations?

Thanks for the posts about the site.

As for the mini hop blocker by its self I really dont think your going to have enough surface area with it alone. I do make a system that uses the stands that are teh same material as the mini and the fasle bottom material. But it only works right now with a 15" hinged. I can build these in 3 sections also so you can slip it under the element if you need to. I dont have them up on the site but PM me if its something you may be interested in and I can get it built for you as a custom part.
Cheers
Jay