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Sven,

So, where are those picts of that contraption you promised from the Butchers show? And just what exactly was that thing for, anyway?

Chrispy

I'm on it.

Thanks for reminding me.

Here is a close-up of the device...

photo by Lagerdemain

You'll want to use 3/4" cpvc for resistance to heat and warping. As for the ring find whatever you can that is about 6" - 9" in diameter. I used a 6" cpvc cap and cut off the top on a bandsaw. The paint stariners come in 1-gallon and 5-gallon sizes. Attach the strainer with a hose clamp and secure with a few TEC screws.





...and here is the device in use...

photo by Eimajz

As you can see this will work as either a hop bag or for steeping your grains.



Thanks for getting your Butch on

Hey, I use that sorta thing as well! Makes clean up sooooo much better!
And from what Ive noticed, no real loss in hop utilization.
Actually, that reminds me that I need to get a new paint straining bag. Just threw mine out as it became quite nasty after a buncha brews.

I use that too! Love it!

Sven, you are officially on my shit list. Nice work, now one more thing on my shit-to-do-list. Nice panelling.

HH

One more thing to help clean up the wort before the carboy. I just use a stainless steel coffee filter in a funnel as I transfer to my carboys.

Neat...do you have any problems with clogging?