Keggle Mash Tun

[doublehaul]

Is everybody happy with their center dip tube, false bottom mash tun? Any issues with that design? I am trying to decide if I should go bottom drain instead. Bottom drain presents some problems with my setup for routing the pipe around my propane lines, and cutting a hole in the bottom of my stand, is the only reason I am considering going center dip tube instead. Thanks.

 

[acidrain]

I went with an axial tube that intersects the bottom tangiently. It drains completely but is somewhat protected from the flame... it does not hang out in space.
The FB is a custom cut punched plate, that is wide enough that it stays off the bottom.

 

[doublehaul]

I went with an axial tube that intersects the bottom tangiently. It drains completely but is somewhat protected from the flame... it does not hang out in space.
The FB is a custom cut punched plate, that is wide enough that it stays off the bottom.

Sounds cool - any pictures? Did you build it yourself? My mash tun will not be direct fired so flame is not an issue.

 

[sandyeggoxj]

My understanding is that bottom drain really shines when you aren't worrying about a propane flame. Do you have any options to recirc through a rims or herms? That would make the bottom drain completely worth it!

 

[doublehaul]

My understanding is that bottom drain really shines when you aren't worrying about a propane flame. Do you have any options to recirc through a rims or herms? That would make the bottom drain completely worth it!

I hope to get the herms setup built someday. but I will continue batch sparging until I can go to herms. I'm just trying to get a stand and pump setup at this point, which will be a huge help