What Size Aperture In Mesh Of Bb False Bottom?

[Polar Beer]

Hi

Does anyone know the diameter of the perforations in the Beer Belly false bottom?

The old man is going to build one for me. He has a load of 1.8mm aperture SS mesh. Looks suitable, but would be interested in knowing what the BB one is.

Cheers
Paul

 

[Adamt]

Not sure of the exact size, but from looking at mine 1.8mm sounds the goods.

 

[raven19]

Keep in mind the false bottom is mainly there to hold back the grain bed which does the filtering process (especially in a fly sparge situation). You will probably recirculate the first runnings with any small pieces of grain, and collect the grain free wort for the kettle.

In saying that, we use a false bottom made of stainless steel mesh from a security door, and it is very fine mesh too, 1.8mm should be fine.

I managed to forget to place it into the esky last brew, and still got a good fly sparge after recirculating the first runnings.

 

[Polar Beer]

thanks for the replies. I thought 1.8mm would be OK.

building a HERMS and have read the trusty SS braid probably wont allow enough flow.