looks ok, as long as it did'nt rust!
http://www.lidl.ie/en/Offers.htm?action=showDetail&id=12250
There's one here for E3.50:
http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/catalog/products/10112530/
Quote from: cruiscinlan on September 06, 2014, 11:28:18 PM
There's one here for E3.50:
http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/catalog/products/10112530/
I used a candle tray from IKEA as described here
http://www.nationalhomebrewclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,5289.0.html
Shanna
Sorry to hijack this tread, but i have a couple of questions about making a false bottom so i can move to all grain. I recently bought the insulation from aldi for a fermenter (and my boiler). I am interested in the IKEA candle tray option to keep it cheap and simple (as per Shannas post). I just would like if somebody could answer these questions:
- What size metal tap fits the fermenter hole already there (its a standard plastic tap), or do i need a new fermenter?
- Do i actually need a new tap?
- Will qualpex suit to fill the gap between the 90 degree fitting and the tap, or would copper be better?
- What size are the slits for the tray, so the grain doesn't pass through?
I'm sure i have more questions, especially when i hear your answers. Thanks in advance
Quote from: itsclinto on September 08, 2014, 10:23:32 PM
Sorry to hijack this tread, but i have a couple of questions about making a false bottom so i can move to all grain. I recently bought the insulation from aldi for a fermenter (and my boiler). I am interested in the IKEA candle tray option to keep it cheap and simple (as per Shannas post). I just would like if somebody could answer these questions:
- What size metal tap fits the fermenter hole already there (its a standard plastic tap), or do i need a new fermenter?
- Do i actually need a new tap?
- Will qualpex suit to fill the gap between the 90 degree fitting and the tap, or would copper be better?
- What size are the slits for the tray, so the grain doesn't pass through?
I'm sure i have more questions, especially when i hear your answers. Thanks in advance
Can you take off the existing tap and measure the outer diameter?
I would imagine yes you need a new tap as I don't think the existing tap will take prolonged boiling temperature.
Qualpex is okay but copper is more reliable from a cleaning/temperature point of view.
I made 2-3mm slits and some grain makes it through. I found that with the narrower width they just clogged and would not allow the wort through. I have a stainless steel screen above it but I still have to recirculate the first 3-5 litres of wort it runs clear.
Shanna
Quote from: Shanna on September 09, 2014, 12:13:16 AM
Can you take off the existing tap and measure the outer diameter?
I would imagine yes you need a new tap as I don't think the existing tap will take prolonged boiling temperature.
Qualpex is okay but copper is more reliable from a cleaning/temperature point of view.
I made 2-3mm slits and some grain makes it through. I found that with the narrower they just clogged and would not allow the grain through. I have a stainless steel screen above it but I still have to recirculate the first 3-5 litres of wort it runs clear.
Shanna
Thanks Shanna,
I'll check the tap tonight to get a measurement. Its this one http://www.homebrewwest.ie/bottling-tap-and-siphon-killer-plus-backnut-1781-p.asp (http://www.homebrewwest.ie/bottling-tap-and-siphon-killer-plus-backnut-1781-p.asp) i have. With the prolonged high temperature, i may get another tap aswell for my boiler :-[
I guess getting perfection with the wort will be hard to get especially if there will be traces of grain. I could live with recirculating the wort until it runs clear. I suppose the best way of knowing is by doing a brew myself, when its set up. Trial and error.
Many thanks