False bottom for converted Keg

[jackflash]

Looking to get a false bottom and dip tube for my keg. The diameter at the bottom is 15'' inches. Can't seem to find anything suitable. Anyone know where to get one?

[armedcor]

You could get NorCal brewing to build you one. Might cost you around 200 including shipping. When I had a keg mash tun I used one of the smaller domed false bottoms with diptube from aliexpress. Did the job very well.

[jackflash]

ah ok. So a 12 inch one would work fine then. Off to Ali Express I go!

[armedcor]

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/11-3-4-Sanke-Contoured-Stainless-False-Bottom-with-3-8-O-D-tube-all-grain/1017341_1653412729.html

That's the one I used. If i was doing it again I'd order the wider od dip tube and drill out the false bottom. Much better if you're using a pump etc

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/S-S-Center-pickup-5-8-O-D-Tube-1-2-Male-NPT-x-5-8/1017341_32405173948.html

[jackflash]

Cheers. I'll have to actually get a 9-10 inch false bottom, as the whole cut in top of keg is 10 inches. Can you get the false bottoms without the hole so you can drill yourself?

[molc]

You could get one with hinges. Brewhardware do them in the us, but I'm sure there's an aliExpress clone:

https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/fb15hh.htm

[armedcor]

Are you sure the diameter is 15"? I remember asking bobby and norcal about their 15" false bottom and they said it's too big for a european keg.

[jackflash]

Are you sure the diameter is 15"? I remember asking bobby and norcal about their 15" false bottom and they said it's too big for a european keg.

bottom is 15inches in diameter. Old Beamish keg.

[Leann ull]

If you cut an inch out of one or both sides of the rim of your kettle you can slot through your false bottom

[delzep]

If you cut an inch out of one or both sides of the rim you can slot through your false bottom