Anyone know where to get a perforated stainless steel sheet which can be used for a flase bottom for a BK.
Thanks
I bought a perforated colander (http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/catalog/products/20027536/) in ikea months ago for this purpose but I haven't converted it yet.
For my last boil I built a hop spider (http://nationalhomebrewclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,3491.msg43102.html#msg43102) and I was very happy the way it worked (except for the way it warped but I think I've that sorted). So I'm not sure if I'll put in a false bottom now.
I measured the ikea one in case you want to try one. It's 255mm diameter and 93mm high.
I thought I found a website in the UK ages ago that sold perforated sheets in A4 size that were reasonable enough but I can't find it now. Most places are very expensive, you'd expect to pay over 30€ for a 300x300 square. The best deal you will get is if you just call into a local fabricator and ask if they have any scraps.
Hi Covey,
I remember reading one of the other members provided details of where he purchased stainless steel mesh wire - see post for details.
http://nationalhomebrewclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=961.msg30118#msg30118
I was going to buy some from them but never got around to it.
Alternatively mybeerandwine have false bottoms that would just about fit a standard keg,
http://www.mybeerandwine.ie/stainless-steel-false-bottom-p-421.html
Declan
Quote from: Covey on August 20, 2013, 12:26:26 PM
Anyone know where to get a perforated stainless steel sheet which can be used for a flase bottom for a BK.
Thanks
Cheers guys, Im have a real problem transfering to my Fermenter after the boil, I have a copper manifold in the BK but it clogs straight due to the cold break. At the moment im submerging the pump and doing it that way. Idealy i would like to pump from the far side of the tap but with the manifold blocked its a no go.
Think of investing in a bazooka screen instead of the manifold or get some stainless steel wire mesh and form a cage to fit snugly around your manifold. This would allow the cold break to form on but still should allow liquids to filter through. I have a bazooka screen myself that is a pain to clean but does a great job of clearing up the wort.
Shanna
Quote from: Covey on August 21, 2013, 07:27:13 AM
Cheers guys, Im have a real problem transfering to my Fermenter after the boil, I have a copper manifold in the BK but it clogs straight due to the cold break. At the moment im submerging the pump and doing it that way. Idealy i would like to pump from the far side of the tap but with the manifold blocked its a no go.
Perf sheet in small sizes (as opposed to a sheet!!) should be available from any local SS fabricator. However this stuff is not cheap!!
How long is your manifold?
Shanna
Quote from: Covey on August 21, 2013, 07:27:13 AM
Cheers guys, Im have a real problem transfering to my Fermenter after the boil, I have a copper manifold in the BK but it clogs straight due to the cold break. At the moment im submerging the pump and doing it that way. Idealy i would like to pump from the far side of the tap but with the manifold blocked its a no go.