Also, when turning the spigot (I turn it to 90 degrees for whirlpooling), I always try to go clockwise, so it's going in a tightening motion rather than counter-clockwise which might loosen it.
I started BIAB about a year ago, and have medaled in a few competitions. Not to brag, but to point out that BIAB is valid.
I think it's more process. QC, sanitation, recipe development, temp control, etc.
I have no problems using the Riptide. Not sure about the abilities of smaller pumps.
You do get the advantage of better temperature control of the mash.
I've just crashed in the Fermonster (7.9 g). It did suck the sides in, but they pop back out with a little pressure, or return to original temp with no ill effects.
@Broken Crow
Update - I doubled the amount of thread tape I was using, and it seems to have taken care of my NPT leaks. I used Blue Monster thread tape which feels thicker that the normal stuff.
As Broken Crow mentioned, This was an attempt at his version.
I had built your version, but found it finicky to get a seal. If I tighten to much, my silicone washers mush out between the post/nut and the lid. You wouldn't have links to the washers/seals would you?
Thanks, Broken Crow. Since I already have the one from Aliexpress, I'll keep trying to find a way to get a seal on that.
Going forward, tough, I'm thinking Fermzilla. With all the parts, and depending on the model, Its getting comparable in costs. My LHB shop has the older flat bottom for...
No dip tube at all. And that piece is machined as one piece. No way to at one.
PSA - don't buy this for this type of setup
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