tally350z
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Just got my false bottom and diptubes. Great products. Can't wait to use them on brew day..
Just got my false bottom and diptubes. Great products. Can't wait to use them on brew day..
I browsed through about 15 pages and didn't see my question so hopefully I'm not being redundant.
For my setup I'm using 3 kegs. Single Tiered E-HERMS system. For the mash tun and bk I am draining from the bottom so I will actually be cutting out the bottom of the keg and using the valve assembly as my drain. So the keg will be upside down.
First, is the top and bottom of the keg concave the same? So that way the stands will work even if the keg is upside down.
Second, can you get the stand without the hole drilled in the middle of it since there will be no dip tube.
First, is the top and bottom of the keg concave the same? So that way the stands will work even if the keg is upside down.
Have you made any custom ones with different stands for someone with an element installed. Gonna be making both my MLT and BK out of the 62qt Bayou Classic pot and would like to install one of these in both above the element and pickup. I guess I could drill a hole in a couple spots and use screws to adjust the height if need be, but would be nice to have something a little nicer. And possibly work an extra filter type stand into it as well
I just want to give some props to Jay. I had some issues with stuck recirculations with the original FB I bought from NorCal, so I contacted him about it to see what could be done. He was very helpful, said it was a known issue with HERMS/RIMS brewers (I got mine a long time ago before the issue was known), and he offered to fix the FB and make me an additional level two filtration FB stand for just material cost and shipping. That's more than fair, and the solution has worked flawlessly for a few batches so far. With Jay, the sale doesn't end once you get the product; he sees to it that you are satisfied with it for as long as you use it.
Thanks Jay!
TB
To reverse hinge or not to reverse hinge - that is the question. Getting ready to pull the trigger on a false bottom (should have done this a while back and used my free shipping code - doh!).
I'm doing a direct fired RIMS and will be recirculating during the mash. I'm wondering about the reverse hinge vs. the standard hinge. I wasn't planning on getting a stand right now as I'll initially just be doing 5 gallon batches. However, if I move to 10 gallon batches in the future, I could see where I might want a stand. Is there any down side to getting the reverse hinge now and not using it with a stand?
Thanks!
Jay, is there a threshold, or a guideline, as to how much weight your false bottoms will hold without the need for the additional support stands? I am wanting to convert a keg into my MLT, but am a little unsure as to whether I will need just the standard 15" FB or if I will need one of your additional support filters.
Also, how would the level 3 stand/filter work with a diptube in a boil kettle without the additional 15" false bottom? Would this provide enough filtering action for hops and break material by itself?
Keith
Welcome to the forum!
As for a free shipping deal, not any time soon. Maybe around Nov or Dec. I am slammed with orders and if I added a free shipping promo right now it would put me in the grave! I just did a free shipping deal on False Bottoms a few months back. I only do them a couple times a year.
Cheers
Jay
Jay,
After using a stainless mesh tube in my 2 gallon mash tun for small batches, and having it float upwards during every batch, I have decided to get a small custom false bottom from your site. I want to just put a 90 degree barb connection into the hole, instead of a diptube. I see the 90 degree barb on the fittings link picture:
However, I do not see the 90 degree barb as an option in the fittings section itself. I really need a 1/2in MPT to 3/8" barb.
Also - is your 3/8 vinyl tubing suitable for mashing temps?
Please advise.
- Joe
Jay,
I was looking to get a new polar ware 20 gal kettle, but want to be able to do 5 gal batches still. Can you do a false bottom with really short legs and a dip tube allowing for less dead space underneath to keep the mash for getting too thin?
Pat
Anyone else having troubles with Jaybird? I donated $100 to him back in August and he still hasn't figured out how to build me a FB for a 10G Blichmann Boilermaker. He stopped responding to my e-mails a couple weeks ago but it looks like he still checks this thread. I'm really dissapointed. I was looking forward to receiving it after all the hype on this forum. Hopefully he'll read this and either give me a product or a refund. I'm fine with either one at this point.
TimmyWit said:Yes, there is more to the story. When I ordered the FB in August, Jay contacted me to provide measurements for the Kettle. I'm deployed military so I don't have access to it at the moment. He did try to contact Blichmann to get the measurements. He later apologized for the delay and said he was considering ordering a kettle like mine so he could build it. That was about two weeks ago. I have e-mailed him twice since then to see where we're at and he's not responding. I understand he's a busy man but then I look at this forum and he has been posting frequently. Also, he has built them for 10G Boilermakers before. I don't think he's trying to take the money and run. If he simply can't do it without me providing dimensions, I would just like to know so I can figure something else out.
I don't expect him to. I imagine he would order one to sell in his store. From his website, you can click on the brand and pick your options. It seems like he has the dimensions to take it from there. Also, I did provide him with dimensions I found online along with a dip tube measurement a buddy took. That's when he said he was considering ordering it so that he can get it right.
Jaybird:
I ordered a false bottom from you for my keggle a while ago and didn't get the handle installed on it. Stupid, I know.... Anyway I could ship it to you, have a handle welded on, and have it shipped back? Obviously I'd pay for the shipping both ways and the cost to put a handle on there. I'd certainly appreciate it!
Thanks!
Ohh you bet. I will PM you with details on how to do that.
mors said:some stainless steel wire for a handle works good for mine
heh well I'll admit I thought about it both ways before ordering mine... I landed on the wire handles because I wasn't sure if I would like 1 or 2 handles best... 2 'handles' works best because it's super easy to spin the false bottom to get the dip tube to fit.
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