Best way to make a false bottom

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by mattboyer182, Jun 2, 2012.

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  1. mattboyer182

    mattboyer182 Initiate (0) Jul 4, 2010 Indiana

    i have regular 1/2 barrel kegs i want to use for mash tuns and and boil kettles and i wanted to know what the best false bottoms people use are. homemade would be cheapest and preferred
     
    #1 mattboyer182, Jun 2, 2012
  2. mklever42

    mklever42 Initiate (0) Apr 28, 2012 Colorado

    I made a manifold out of CPVC that fits in my 10gallon igloo cooler. Cut it and fit it however you want it to look. I then drilled tiny holes in the bottom and I don't any grain coming through. Works like a champ and have had no sparging issues
     
    #2 mklever42, Jun 3, 2012
  3. pneumaticaxe

    pneumaticaxe Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2010 New Jersey

    ^^This is what I did. Works like a champ and pretty cheap to make. I can show you some pics and what parts you need if your interested in going that route.

    I was initially going to attempt to make some sort of diy\cheap false bottom also, but quickly realized its a lot easier and cheaper to set up a manifold.
     
    #3 pneumaticaxe, Jun 3, 2012
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