Phil's Phalse Bottom - is it worth the $$$

[RichBrewer]

I've been using Phil's Phalse bottom in my cooler mash/Lauter tun for ten years and I've never had any problems with it. I get good efficiency with it so I'm sticking to what works.

 

[buttugly]

Do you guys ever go to bed?

 

[Kaiser]

Only a glutton for punishment would make his own false bottom. There are probably a thousand holes in one, evenly spaced. It would take hours. The Phalse Bottom is also nicely curved, which takes a mold and heat.
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I don't doubt that the efficiency is better, but with my copper manifold set-up I got efficiencies of 71% - 73% so far and are happy with it. I just don't see why something that is not even SS has to cost $30.

Are the holes at least tapered towards the bottom of of the false bottom?

Kai

 

[RichBrewer]

Do you guys ever go to bed?

Had a house load of kids that wouldn't go to bed.

 

[wshymas]

I don't doubt that the efficiency is better, but with my copper manifold set-up I got efficiencies of 71% - 73% so far and are happy with it. I just don't see why something that is not even SS has to cost $30.

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On my firs batch with a phills bottom I had 78% efficiency, with a short SS braided line I would get 70-73%.

 

[kmoo1302]

I use a length of braided s/s hose covering from Earl's( found at good part stores) and no problems at all, I think you could stand on it and it would still flow. a bit on the pricey side ,but like he said you get what you pay for.

 

[rico567]

I got the SS braid (it's a large diameter braid, 8-9 in. long) with the Bargain Fittings conversion kit I bought, and it's simple, easy to clean, an does a great job.