How high does the false bottom sit? If I want to do a 10 gallon batch (using as a MLT) then what is the approximate max grain bill that it can hold?
1100405
It sits up approx. 3 1/8" from the bottom. The inside of the pot has good markings for number of gallons and the false bottom is just under the 3 gallon mark. I do 10 gallon batches in mine but use a separate mashtun. Unless you're doing something like a Russian Imperial that takes an awful lot of grain I think it will hold all the grain you'll need for a 10 gallon batch. I'm real happy with this pot. Glad I bought it.
1100406
2.5 gallons is the height of the false bottom. I have not done any 10 gallon batches yet...
1100407
Maybe I didn't understand the question .....the false bottom is able to withstand any amount of grain that you can fit i n the pot.....however there is about 2.75. Gallons of liquid that will fit beneeth the false bottom...I couldn't imagine any type of beer or grain weight that could come anywhere close to damaging the false bottom on this particular size of pot....unless you are brewing with lead
1100408
The false bottom is inserted and leave about 3 inches of space between the bottom of the kettle and the false bottom. I've used up to 22 lbs of grain and it can hold more. The kettle can be used for 10 gallon batches with no problem.
1100409
It sits up at the 3gallon mark so u have 3 gallons of water not in the grain. I brew 10 gallon batches only and I had a 32lb grain bill which pushed the pots limits and I actually had to withold a few gallons in the mash and just put it in the sparge. It worked fine but there is some messing around to do. Make sure your grain crush is correct because I've had 2 stuck sparges already from over crushed grain. Not fun!!! All in all it was cheap and works fine.
1100410
Actually I wouldn't recommend using the false bottom since I've read some bad reviews, with about 10 pounds the false bottom will collapse. Still is a very good purchased and I'm happy with the product. If you still want to try using the false bottom, I would say you can easily have about 20 pounds of grains.
1100411
We made a 12 gallon batch using about 25 pounds of grain. Had the volume no sweat.
1962934
Way way way to powerful for a 10 gallon. I would suggest exoterra 250 for that size and its half the price.
1905896
good question.......I used this kettle for an extract kit so I did not use the screen or the false bottom. I would assume this would be the same as you would be doing after the mash. I had no problem with sediment from the hop addition but you, of course, will have extra from the mash. I am debating how to use this as a boil kettle after a mash. I watched a full grain batch at another place and he had 3 burners with pumps twitching from the hot liquor tank to mash to boil kettle. I am assuming you will transfer to a 2nd vessel, clean your 16 gal and then use as a boil kettle? I would use the screen again if you want to avoid the sludge......or simply boil in another kettle? Good luck. good question.......I used this kettle for an extract kit so I did not use the screen or the false bottom. I would assume this would be the same as you would be doing after the mash. I had no problem with sediment from the hop addition but you, of course, will have extra from the mash. I am debating how to use this as a boil kettle after a mash. I watched a full grain batch at another place and he had 3 burners with pumps twitching from the hot liquor tank to mash to boil kettle. I am assuming you will transfer to a 2nd vessel, clean your 16 gal and then use as a boil kettle? I would use... » Read More good question.......I used this kettle for an extract kit so I did not use the screen or the false bottom. I would assume this would be the same as you would be doing after the mash. I had no problem with sediment from the hop addition but you, of course, will have extra from the mash. I am debating how to use this as a boil kettle after a mash. I watched a full grain batch at another place and he had 3 burners with pumps twitching from the hot liquor tank to mash to boil kettle. I am assuming you will transfer to a 2nd vessel, clean your 16 gal and then use as a boil kettle? I would use the screen again if you want to avoid the sludge......or simply boil in another kettle? Good luck. « Show Less
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For what it's worth, I homebrew with a bayou classic 1046 142 quart pot as a brew kettle (it's significantly heavy when empty). Although I had bricks in place, apparently much of my weight was on the burner. It flexed on me after running high heat for quite some time and roughly 25 gallons of wort in it. The bricks picked up and supported the weight. I now use cinder blocks positioned around it to support the pot and make sure it is up off the burner. Just be careful. If you're worried, get some extra support and set your mind at ease.
2164229
Yes, you can store 10lbs. of potatoes on the bottom rack no problem. This item is worth the money for purchase-it is sturdy enough for what it was made for as far as the racks/drawers, etc....this is by no means an industrial cart but if used properly it will meet your needs. I have a microwave on the top and potatoes, onions, bread in the rack drawers. It does just fine.
1774768
Mine holds a good big 4 cups I grind grains to make beer if the grinder is empty you can get another cup in. Since I grind something in the neighbor hood of 12-14 pounds of grain you get to refill the hopper. This is a home owner sized device and works as advertised I have good results with it I am pleased. There are many larger systems available but for my needs this works fine
489151
It would be tight. You can reduce the recipe to 3/4 and it would work. I have a 1 1/2 and when I do the 7-grain version I have to reduce it to 3/4 because it rises so much. I don't have that problem with the 9 grain.
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No. The spaces between the bottom two shelves are too small. I put a 10 or 20 gallon on top and two 5.5 gallons on the lower two shelves and it fit perfectly. But you definitely couldn't fit a 10 gallon on the lower shelves, let alone a 20. I think they were intended for storage.
2276636
Sort of. I mash grains in mine. Max temp i use is 75 C. The inner liner begins to buck and warp a bit at that temp so I wouldn't recommend going higher.
611457
Hi there :) I just looked in order to estimate. A half-inch from top of aquarium is where the max line is on mine, so that's where I would fill it to. Minimum is 3/4 inch from top of aquarium.
371371
This will hold the 20 gal on top. But the lower shelf will only hold critter keeper size enclosures. I was disappointed as I have several 20 and 10 gal tanks. Fortunately , I have critter keepers too , so the shelf came of use. I am still looking for units that will hold my other tanks w/ lighting fixtures above. I have reptiles and amphibians , not fish .
1397111
the lowest setting is fine for my 15 gallon tall. I have 5 galaxy barbs, two albino cories cats, two amino shrimps, an otto catfish and a shit load of snails(Note: a bunch of moss cover my intake tube from time to time). But it depends on the fish you plan to get too. do your fish come from a place with fast moving water or slow? Since you already have a spare C4 and a tank just try it out. worse case you return the fish back.
162648
I use sand and I have about 10 pounds of sand but I have a fish stand. I would not recommend placing this 6 gallon tank on a desk or shelf because 6 gallons of water I think is about 48 pounds plus 10lbs of sand and a few rocks will make it over 60lbs. If you are not going to fill the tank all the way then I would recommend doing about half (3 gallons and about 5lbs of sand) on a desk or shelf. I really like this tank and also remember its acrylic = easy to scratch.
2193986
The very base of my pot measured 14 3/4" and tapers out to ~15 3/4. I also measured and it did in fact hold 10 gallons to the very top of the rim.
431824
There is no false bottom, rather a plug and o-ring which would allow you to fill the planter with ice. I and others who have posted here have indicated that this is one use for this unit. BTW, their customer service is terrific!
1691823
I use for horse grain, but small kibble I think it would actually hold the entire bag, lg kibble I really dont know, But even ants etc cannot get into my grain with this container, I love it
630816
It stands approx. 5 inches tall. You can mount the filter with the lower tubes touching the bottom of the tank. The bubble exhaust is also adjustable. Very nice filter for fry and shrimp. I'm also using a 20 gallon long, filled to the top, still with 6 inches, you should be fine. Hope this helps.