24" False Bottom

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 4:21 pm

So I've got my new mash tun, am going to soon start building it out. Been contemplating ideas on how to make this really work and use it to it's potential. Would be nice to do a step mash on this setup. Any suggestions on what I could use for a 24" false bottom?

Been looking at the below and thought of using large SS Washer's and 3-4" Bolts\Nuts to raise it and evenly support the massive grain build. But not sure if it will be strong enough.
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Keggermeister · Post by **Keggermeister** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 9:08 pm

Perforated stainless steel. Velocity Machining in Burnside can water jet cut it for you.

jeffsmith · Post by **jeffsmith** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 9:45 pm

Agree with Nick. I think that pizza screen would fold immediately.

jason.loxton · Post by **jason.loxton** » Fri Dec 18, 2015 1:08 pm

In addition to that, I think those holes would let a lot of material through.

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Thu Dec 24, 2015 2:23 pm

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I threw this together. Just need to cut the pipe in a few spots to help with drainage the solder it in a few spots but still have it so I can tear is down and clean it fully.

GAM · Post by **GAM** » Thu Dec 24, 2015 2:52 pm

Dimple or deform the joints enough to hold but be dis-assembleable.

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Keith · Post by **Keith** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 8:42 am

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My buddy cut the pipe last night. Came out pretty good from the pic.

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 9:22 am

Still need to remove the burrs. And solder few spots (still want to teardown for cleaning)

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GAM · Post by **GAM** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 10:01 am

Keith wrote:Still need to remove the burrs. And solder few spots (still want to teardown for cleaning)

Copper chore boy, emery cloth and a rat tail file. A dowel for the cloth helps.

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Keith · Post by **Keith** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 11:37 am

Yea pretty much the plan. Will take a bit of time to remove. But I think this will work great for what I need. Still want a false bottom so I can easily do some step mashes.

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 5:49 pm

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Soldered some of the joints so it can be tore down and easily cleaned but sturdy enough in the pot.

Slits will be face down in the mashtun.
Currently giving these a parts a soak in hot pbw. And yes I used lead free solder and flux.

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Wed Dec 30, 2015 10:22 pm

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Recirc/ sparge arm on top. Copper manifold installed. I'm extremely excited to brew using this.

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