Will it fail?

[WaltG]

Ok. So just went from 5 gal to 10 gal mash tun. On 5 gal my cpvc fit exactly through hole with no leaks. With this one I had to add a ball valve. Does this look like it will hold up?

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[Bellybuster]

I'll say it, spend $10 on copper

I see that coming apart first stir

 

[kh54s10]

If it held up in the 5 gallon it should be OK in the 10 gallon. Just don't beat it to death with your paddle.

Copper unless soldered will come apart just as easily as cpvc.....

 

[WaltG]

Sorry. My bad. Main grid is glued just not the 2 parts that are connected by the clear tube.

 

[badmajon]

Upgrade to a proper false bottom. I also have a bag for biab and I use that too when i use the cooler method and there is risk of a stuck mash.... Although I've never had one with the false bottom, I just had a bad experience when I was a novice using a toilet braid thing. Had to stick my hand into 152 degree mash...

 

[madscientist451]

Maybe put stainless steel hose clamps on the clear tube?

 

[WaltG]

False bottom will come later. Right now it's just a cost issue.

 

[CGVT]

It will be fine. Maybe put wire ties or hose clamps on the hose? I doubt that it will come apart as is, though.

 

[WaltG]

Final question. What difference would I see going from this setup to an actual false bottom?

 

[monkey11798]

I have a ten gal. mash tun like yours with a 12" domed false bottom and for me my efficiency went up.

 

[alphaomega]

Final question. What difference would I see going from this setup to an actual false bottom?

Started out with a manifold. Got sick of stuck mashes. Bought a false bottom and never had an issue since.
Efficiency is just a number (well, as long as you get at least half decent efficiency), no point in changing your setup if you're happy with it.