MLT Build Question

[WrongCoastBrewery]

I am about to build my MLT from a 10 gallon Rubbermaid water cooler. My question is what would be better, a false bottom or one of those "bazooka screens" aka braided SS supply hoses?

 

[skidkid267]

I used SS braided and have never had a problem, about ten AG batches.

 

[dmfa200]

I use a false bottom in mine. It's works well, no complaints.
Can't give any advice on the bazooka screen.
You can make your own bazooka whereas making your own false bottom is harder to accomplish.

 

[WrongCoastBrewery]

Another question is with the SS braided tubes, how does that effect the efficiency? Any problems with channeling?

 

[Ace_Club]

Are you planning on fly sparging? Because if you are batch sparging then channeling isn't an issue.

 

[WrongCoastBrewery]

I will probably start with the batch sparge.

 

[JuanMoore]

If you're going to batch sparge, anything will work just as well as the next, so use whatever is cheapeast and easiest for you. If you're going to fly sparge, a false bottom or properly designed manifold would be your best bet.

 

[BendBrewer]

Started with a braid in mine and went to a copper manifold. Sticking with the manifold.